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Strategies for Reducing Pedestrian and Bicyclist Injury at the Corridor Level

Source: California Department of Transportation
This study was conducted to develop methods for identifying sites where there is potential for significant reductions in pedestrian and bicyclist injury.
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Predicting walkability

Source: NZ Transport Agency
This research provides a number of mathematical formulas for predicting the quality of the walking environment from the perspective of the user using operational and physical variables.
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Impact Speed and a Pedestrian's Risk of Severe Injury or Death

Source: AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
This study estimates of the risk of severe injury or death for pedestrians struck by vehicles at various speeds.
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Active Travel in Germany and the USA

Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine
This study estimates differences between Germany and the USA over time in population levels of daily walking and cycling at different health-enhancing thresholds across socio-demographic groups.
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Understanding Sustainable Transportation Choices

Source: University of California Transportation Center
This paper explores factors that are associated with the decision to walk or bicycle — rather than drive — for routine travel.
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State Best Practice Policy for Shoulders and Walkways

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report highlights three agencies that have implemented policies and plans that promote the inclusion of paved shoulders and walkways.
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Pedestrian Countermeasure Policy Best Practice Report

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report highlights State departments of transportation that have developed policies related to medians, walkways, and shoulders.
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic Control Device Evaluation Methods

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report offers traffic engineering practitioners information on how to evaluate roadway traffic control devices used by pedestrians and bicyclists.
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San Francisco Bike Fleet Survey

Source: San Francisco Department of the Environment
San Francisco provides a a bicycle fleet to most city departments for use for work-related trips during the work day. This report summarizes the findings of a survey of users and reports on its economic and environmental benefits.
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Get To School (and back again) Safely Gameboard

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This activity can be downloaded and played in small groups within the classroom to complement educational efforts to address safety regarding walking, bicycling and Safe Routes to School.
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