Comment:
This document outlines the Safe Systems Approach in the context of Pedestrian and Bicyclist experiences, discussing safe speeds, roads, vehicles, road users, and post-crash care before transitioning to discuss the implementation of this approach.

Last Updated (Year): 2021

Year Produced: 2021

Abstract:

Historically, crashes have been viewed as the result of an error on the part of the individual roadway user—a law or rule was broken, a wrong decision made. The Safe System approach acknowledges that humans make mistakes and, importantly, are vulnerable to the forces that occur during a crash. By focusing on eliminating fatal and serious injuries the Safe System approach inherently places a priority on pedestrians and bicyclists, who are at a higher risk of fatal or serious injury than a person driving or traveling in a motor vehicle. The purpose of this primer is to provide transportation agencies a baseline understanding of the Safe System approach and how it relates to bicycle and pedestrian safety.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering, Enforcement, Education

Ped Bike Topic:

• Tools
• Safety Promotion
• Safety
• Research
• Policy
• Planning Processes
• Data
• Crashes

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Primer on Safe System Approach for Pedestrians and Bicyclists