Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety Information Search Tool
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Information Search Tool
Welcome to the FHWA Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety Information Search Tool. By typing in keywords or selecting from the Popular Topics popup, you can search for information from more than 100 reports, guidebooks, and training documents, each of which meets FHWA’s standards of quality. Every page of each resource has been cross-referenced to the search and filter options below. Once you’ve generated a list of resources about your chosen topic, click the “plus” button beside the title to see an overview of the reference and a link to the original source. A quick reference of frequently used acronyms and synonyms is available to help you hone in on the best keywords. A list of all resources in the database is also available. Questions or suggestions? Contact Tamara Redmon, tamara.redmon@dot.gov, (202) 366-4077.
| Title | Location | Comment | Es | Year Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) | All | Website list of resources including guidance's, countermeasure tech sheets, and case studies that consider pedestrian safety. | Evaluation, Engineering | 2022 |
| Pedestrian Lighting Primer | Pg. 1 - 8 | The first section is the introduction covering the scope of the primer, pedestrian safety and security, benefits of lighting, existing guidance and gaps. |
Education, Engineering, Enforcement | 2022 |
| Moving to a Complete Streets Design Model: A Report to Congress on Opportunities and Challenges | Pg. 1-10 | This section is the Introduction which defines Complete Streets, recent safety trends, Safe System Approach and the National Roadway Safety Strategies. |
Education, Equity, Engagement, Engineering | 2022 |
| National Roadway Safety Strategy | Pg. 1-4 | This document provides a national roadway safety strategy with an introduction from the secretary and introduces the roadway safety problem. |
Education, Equity, Engineering, Engagement | 2022 |
| Shared Micromobility and Equity Primer | Pg. 1-8 | This is a FHWA DOT primer on shared micromobility and equity which defines micromobility, benefits, defining and advancing equity in transportation, Infrastructure strategies, planning and collaboration strategies, operational strategies, and provides micromobility case studies. |
Education, Equity, Engagement | 2022 |
| Moving to a Complete Streets Design Model: A Report to Congress on Opportunities and Challenges | Pg. 11-19 | This section reviews the FHWA Activities that Support Complete Streets and Promote Safety for All Users. This includes: safety, connectivity, accessibility, equity, performance management, research, guidance, funding, and context-sensitive design and design flexibility. |
Education, Equity, Engineering, Engagement | 2022 |
| National Roadway Safety Strategy | Pg. 11-30 | This section covers the objectives and implementation of the strategies including safer people, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer speeds, and post-crash care. |
Education, Equity, Engineering, Engagement | 2022 |
| Improving Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Accessing Transit Improving Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists | Pg. 111-128 | The seventh section includes the Appendix which has the RSA prompt list examples and the pedestrians checklist and considerations for temporary traffic control zones. | Education, Engagement, Engineering | 2022 |
| Pedestrian Lighting Primer | Pg. 14 - 24 | The third section covers the Selection of Design Criteria - primary and secondary design criteria and pedestrian considerations. |
Education, Engineering, Enforcement | 2022 |
| Improving Intersections for Pedestrians and Bicyclists | Pg. 17 - 55 | Part 2 covers Designs for Intersection Types. Subsections include examples of intersection types and design concepts including roundabouts, median u-turns, displaced left turns, etc. It also covers designing intersections with context-sensitivity. |
Education, Equity, Engineering, Engagement | 2022 |