Comment:
Chapter summarizes the synthesis and covers the overarching policies, current recommended practice guides, and safety research jurisdictions are considering.

Last Updated (Year): 2016

Year Produced: 2016

Abstract:

TRB's NCHRP Synthesis 498: Application of Pedestrian Crossing Treatments for Streets and Highways compiles information on the state of existing practices regarding application of pedestrian crossing improvements, and does not produce new guidance. The report includes a survey of state departments of transportation (DOTs) and local transportation agencies, a synthesis of current recommended practice and policy guidance, and a literature review of safety evidence for more than 25 pedestrian crossing treatments.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Traffic Calming
• Research Needs
• Research
• Policy

Facility Type:Traffic Calming

Road Constraints:Interchange

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Application of Pedestrian Crossing Treatments for Streets and Highways