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Pg 10-12: The Pedestrian and Bicyclist Highway Safety Problem As It Relates to the Hispanic Population in the United States

The overall goal of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program is to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility.
The following document describes the level of involvement of Hispanics in pedestrian and bicycle crashes.
Possible approaches for local pedestrian and bicycle safety programs targeting Hispanics are presented.
The results of this research will be useful to transportation researchers, engineers, planners and safety professionals involved in improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety and mobility.

Pg 14-18: Everyone Walks

In January 2015 the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) surveyed 40 State Highway Offices on their pedestrian safety programs, laws, and policies. This document presents State measures addressing pedestrian safety, distraction, educating roadway users, enforcing laws, and funding. Included in this report are 21 key points for States to consider when developing pedestrian policies.

Pg 9-13: Everyone Walks

In January 2015 the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) surveyed 40 State Highway Offices on their pedestrian safety programs, laws, and policies. This document presents State measures addressing pedestrian safety, distraction, educating roadway users, enforcing laws, and funding. Included in this report are 21 key points for States to consider when developing pedestrian policies.

Pg 4-5: Everyone Walks

In January 2015 the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) surveyed 40 State Highway Offices on their pedestrian safety programs, laws, and policies. This document presents State measures addressing pedestrian safety, distraction, educating roadway users, enforcing laws, and funding. Included in this report are 21 key points for States to consider when developing pedestrian policies.

Pg 5-6: Human Factors Assessment of Pedestrian Roadway Crossing Behavior

Pedestrian–vehicle crashes are both common and deadly. The majority of pedestrian fatalities occur outside marked intersection crosswalks. The influences of pedestrian and environmental factors on crossing location choice were examined. A literature review covering factors intrinsic to pedestrians is provided. In addition, pedestrian crossings at 20 different locations were recorded and analyzed. The vast majority of crossings (89 percent of the total observed) took place in the marked intersection crosswalks. Drivers are likely to yield to pedestrians.

Statistics_Vehicle Speed;Statistics_Alcohol Involvement: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE)

The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who walk. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve pedestrian safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.

Statistics_Area Type;Statistics_Location Type;Statistics_Time of Occurrence: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE)

The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who walk. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve pedestrian safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.

Statistics_Pedestrians Most at Risk: Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE)

The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who walk. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve pedestrian safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.