Investigation of Exposure Based Pedestrian Accident Areas
Investigation of Exposure Based Pedestrian Accident Areas

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Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13:

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Previous FHWA research on pedestrian exposure identified four problem areas as promising candidates for accident reduction: intersections without marked pedestrian crosswalks, major arterial streets, local streets, and locations lacking sidewalks or pedestrian pathways. This report describes the results of a project undertaken to examine those four problem areas. The objectives of the project were to: evaluate past research on pedestrian crosswalk markings and develop guidance for when and what type of crosswalk markings should be provided; investigate traffic engineering improvements for major arterial streets to increase pedestrian safety; investigate traffic engineering improvements for local streets to increase pedestrian safety; and examine existing guidance/warrants for the provision of pedestrian pathways and sidewalks and prepare revised guidance/warrants.

Safety Effects of Marked Vs. Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations
Safety Effects of Marked Vs. Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations

Author: Charles V. Zegeer

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13:

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Pedestrians are legitimate users of the transportation system, and they should, therefore be able to use this system safely. Pedestrian needs in crossing streets should be identified, and appropriate solutions should be selected to improve pedestrian safety and access. Deciding where to mark crosswalks is only one consideration in meeting that objective. This study involved an analysis of 5 years of pedestrian crashes at 1,000 marked crosswalks and 1,000 matched unmarked comparison sites. All sites in this study had no traffic signal or stop sign on the approaches. Detailed data were collected on traffic volume, pedestrian exposure, number of lanes, median type, speed limit, and other site variables. Poisson and negative binomial regressive models were used.

Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems
Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems

Author: John L. Campbell

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 0309258162

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"This report completes and updates the first edition of NCHRP Report 600: Human Factors Guidelines for Road Systems (HFG), which was published previously in three collections. The HFG contains guidelines that provide human factors principles and findings for consideration by, and is a resource document for, highway designers, traffic engineers, and other safety practitioners."--Foreword.

Rumble Strip
Rumble Strip

Author: Woodrow Phoenix

Publisher: Myriad Editions

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1908434651

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This is a powerful and darkly humorous graphic polemic by a leading British comi artist that investigates our increasingly dangerous relationship with cars. If you want to get away with murder, buy a car. Combining autobiography, statisti, case histories, advertising and reportage, Woodrow Phoenix draws a compelling picture of the warped psychology behind our need for speed.