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The challenge of measuring walk trips in travel surveys: problems of undercounting and incomparability among countries and over time

Source: Buehler, R. and Pucher, J. (2024). Transport Reviews 44
Discusses several specific issues that affect the comparability of walk trips as reported in travel surveys, including survey methodologies themselves.
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Reactions to and Recommendations for the Updated MUTCD

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Compiles initial reactions to and recommendations for the updated 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
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Improving Pedestrian Safety on Urban Arterials: Learning from Australasia- Summary Brief

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Shares a summary of key findings of the FHWA Global Benchmarking Program Improving Pedestrian Safety on Urban Arterials: Learning from Australasia project and how they may be applied to US policies and practices.
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Improving Pedestrian Safety on Urban Arterials: Learning from Australasia- Conference Poster

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
Shares, in poster form, findings from the FHWA Global Benchmarking Project "Improving Pedestrian Safety on Urban Arterials: Learning from Australasia" and how they may be applied to US policies and practices.
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Atlanta Uses Quick-Build Projects to Engage Community and Improve Road Safety for Young Pedestrians and Bicyclists

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) and Vision Zero for Youth
Details a quick-build walk/bike lane near a middle school in the City of Atlanta and offers insights that can inform other communities interested in using quick-build approaches to support community engagement and advance road safety.
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety in Bus Rapid Transit and High-Priority Bus Corridors

Source: TCRP Synthesis, NASEM
Explores pedestrian and bike safety in areas that implemented Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
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Background and Summary of a Guide for Roundabouts

Source: NCHRP, NASEM
Provides a primary resource for guidance on all aspects of roundabouts.
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Practices for Adding Bicycle and Pedestrian Access on Existing Vehicle Bridges

Source: NCHRP Synthesis 604, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)
Documents state DOTs practices to provide or improve pedestrian and bicyclist access to existing vehicle bridges.
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Bike Advocacy Playbook

Source: PeopleForBikes
Offers a 15-point, research-based fact sheet with links to help counteract misconceptions that often arise when advocating for change.
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Making Travel More Equitable for People with Disabilities

Source: Transportation Research Board
Offers a four-part series on equity.
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