Pedestrian Safety — Report to Congress
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Safety
August 2008
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Table of Contents
2. The Role Of Advanced Technologies
3. Assessment of Developmental and Pre-Deployment Advanced Technologies
Pedestrians Crossing Intersections Or Roadways In GeneralSignalized Intersection CrossingsSignalized Intersection Crossing - Pedestrians Struck By Through VehiclesSignalized Intersection Crossing - Pedestrians Struck By Turning VehiclesSignalized Intersection Crossing - Right Turn On Red CollisionsMid-Block CrossingPedestrian-Activated No Turn on Red LED Sign or Red Light Arrow
Pedestrian Crashes On FreewaysActivation of In-Pavement Crosswalk Lighting
Activation of Overhead Lighting
Activation of LED Warning Signs
Activation of Variable Speed Limit Signs
Activation of High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Signals
Advancing and Deploying Advanced Technologies for Mid-block Pedestrian Crossings
Night Pedestrian Recognition and Warning SystemPedestrian Injury SeverityPedestrian Night CrashesIn-Vehicle Pedestrian Avoidance Systems: Vehicle Parking Aids
Night Vision Enhancement Systems
4. Recommendations For Law Enforcement and Education
Positive Feedback for Pedestrians
5. Integration Into National Design Guidelines
American Association of State Highway And Transportation Officials
6. Conclusions and Recommendations
