Community Resources and Research

Research:

  1. Source: Knoblauch RL, Tustin BH, Smith SA, Pietrucha MT. Investigation of Exposure-Based Pedestrian Accident Areas: Crosswalks, Sidewalks, Local Streets, and Major Arterials. DOT publication FHWA-RD-87-038. Washington, DC: US Dept of Transportation; 1987.
  2. Killing Speed and Saving Lives, U.K. Department of Transportation, London, 1987.

Resources:

document Bicycling and Walking in North Carolina, A Long Range Transportation Plan, North Carolina Department of Transportation
The North Carolina pedestrian plan builds upon the state's long-range transportation plan, elaborating on the goals, focus areas, and programming specific to walking. ...more >
document Oakland Chinatown Pedestrian Scramble: An Evaluation, UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center
This project evaluates whether the installation of a pedestrian scramble at a particular location in Oakland, California, increased pedestrian safety. ...more >
document Older Pedestrian Fatalities in New Jersey, 1999-2000, Center for Health Statistics at The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
This study examines whether there are demographic or geographical characteristics that contribute to the risks of people aged 65 years and older, those in the age group with the highest pedestrian mortality rates. ...more >
document Oakland, CA: Pedestrian Master Plan, City of Oakland
The plan is a fine example of how to examine census information and pedestrian collision data, showing graphs on speed, location, time of day, age, etc. ...more >
document Give Elderly Pedestrians More Time To Cross Intersections, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
The objective of this research was to determine the difficulties encountered at five intersections in Miami Beach by older pedestrians, and to generate recommendations that address these difficulties. ...more >
document Traffic Education of Children 4-12 Years Old, SWOV Institute for Road Safety Research
The report contains an assessment of existing traffic education programs for children ages 4-12. ...more >
document A Review of ITS-Based Pedestrian Injury Countermeasures, UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center
This report reviews previous scientific evaluation of red light enforcement cameras, illuminated walk signal push buttons, automated pedestrian detection systems for traffic signals, flashing crosswalk lights, ...more >
document Effect of 20 mph traffic speed zones on road injuries in London, 1986-2006: controlled interrupted time series analysis,
Study conducted to quantify the effect of the introduction of 20 mph (32 km an hour) traffic speed zones on road collisions, injuries, and fatalities in London. ...more >
web Pedestrian Safety Talking Points, NHTSA
This list of pedestrian safety talking points is a useful tool for making presentations to community groups and organizations. It explains the effects of motor vehicle crashes on pedestrian safety and provides statistics regarding pedestrian safety. ...more >
document Lista de Condiciones para Caminar (Spanish Walkability Checklist), California Walk to School Day
This is a Spanish-language version of a Walkability Checklist, designed for parents and children to assess their route to school. ...more >