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Pg 63- 93: Pedestrian Safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners

Comment:
This section of the module described Interventions that have been found effective at reducing vehicle speeds, separating pedestrians from other traffic, increasing the visibility of pedestrians, changing pedestrian and motorist behaviour through public education and law enforcement, improving vehicle design and improving care for the injured.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

The manual, which is designed for a multidisciplinary audience including engineers, planners, police, public health professionals and educators, will contribute towards strengthening national and local capacity to implement pedestrian safety measures in settings worldwide.

For:Walking

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Transit
  • Traffic Control Devices
  • Traffic Calming
  • Seniors/Aging Populations
  • Safety
  • Research
  • Planning Processes
  • Planning
  • Health
  • Education
  • Design
  • Countermeasures
  • Case Study
  • Behaviors
  • Accessibility

Facility Type:Tunnels/Underpasses, Traffic Calming, Sidewalks, Paved Shoulder, Median/Island, Lighting, Crossings

Road Constraints:Bridge

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Pedestrian Safety: a road safety manual for decision-makers and practitioners