More Design and Engineering Guidance Resources
Source: American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
This guide explains the myriad issues related to pedestrian safety and mobility. It includes photos of what to look for and findings from surveys in four cities.
Read More >Source: NYC Department of Design and Construction
Provides architects and urban designers with a manual of strategies for creating healthier buildings, streets and urban spaces, based on the latest academic research and best practices in the field.
Read More >Surface Transportation Environment and Planning (STEP) Cooperative Research Program
Source: Federal Highway Administration
The general objective of the STEP is to improve understanding of the complex relationship between surface transportation, planning and the environment.
Read More >Source: Federal Highway Administration
This report was a response to the SAFETEA-LU, Public Law 109-59, Section 2003(e), which requires the Secretary of Transportation to produce a comprehensive report on pedestrian safety.
Read More >Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This report scientifically reviews the literature on child pedestrian education and discusses possible child pedestrian safety programs that could be more effective in keeping child pedestrians safe.
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This paper examines the traffic safety improvements and potential conflicts associated with shared space implementation in Germany and the Netherlands.
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This paper examines the philosophy of shared space and the effects of its implementation on traffic safety.
Read More >Source: Easter Seals Project ACTION
A two-hour training activity designed to teach members of the general public how to work together to support accessible sustainable transportation (i.e., public transportation) in their community.
Read More >Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
In order to forecast pedestrian and bicycle usage on the Columbia River Crossing project, agencies were able to plan for and accommodate walking and bicycling on the bridge.
Read More >Source: Alta Planning and Design and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Pedestrian and Bicycle Council
This nationwide effort provides consistent model of data collection and ongoing data for use by planners, governments, and bicycle and pedestrian professionals.
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