More Design and Engineering Guidance Resources


Evaluating the Impact of Neighborhood Trail Development on Active Travel Behavior and Overall Physical Activity of Suburban Residents

Source: Transportation Research Board
In this pilot project, a longitudinal design is used to assess a trail construction impact on active travel behavior and overall physical activity among suburban residents.
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Livability in Transportation Guidebook

Source: Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration
The Guidebook provides examples of communities that have approached today's new livability in transportation context with innovative and practical strategies, using the transportation planning process to guide successful project implementation.
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Enhancing America's Communities

Source: National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse
This document covers the history of the TE program, how TE funds are distributed, the project development process, and provides fifteen case studies of outstanding TE projects across the country.
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A Within-Subject Design of Comparison of Waiting Time of Pedestrians Before Crossing Three Successive Road Crossings

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The study was aimed to compare the waiting time of pedestrians before crossing three successive road crossings.
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Countdown Signals for Pedestrians in Germany

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A before-and-after-study was carried out covering traffic volume of cars and pedestrians, delay and acceptance of the signals after the installation of a countedown signal.
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Emerging Technology for Roads, Crosswalks, and Pedestrian Safety Zones

Source: Transpo Industries, Inc.
This paper will discuss three innovative products that are specifically designed with pedestrians and motorcycle riders safety in mind.
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Reclaiming Broadway's Public Space

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Beginning in 2008, NYC DOT reclaimed much of the street space along Broadway for pedestrian use.
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New York City Complete Streets Design Guidance

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The development of complete streets design guidelines in New York City.
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The Role of Cognitive, Perceptual, and Motor Abilities in Elderly Pedestrians' Street-Crossing Decisions

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The objective of the present study was to better understand the underlying age-related changes that lead to these behaviours, with a special focus on perceptual abilities.
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Pedestrian Crashes and Treatments From Around the World

Source: UNC Highway Safety Research Center (HSRC)
Pedestrian crashes and related deaths and injuries continue to be a serious problem in industrialized and developing countries throughout the world.
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