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Publications
The list of publications found on this page has been compiled to help provide quick access to valuable references. Here you will find links to publications that provide insight into the planning and decision process common to building a intermodal transportation system that focuses on accessibility and safety.
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Legislation and Funding
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Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access
FHWA's two-part report on pedestrian and trail accessibility, produced for FHWA by Beneficial Designs Inc. Note: these two reports were published in 1999 and 2001, respectively. Accessibility guidelines and practices, and construction and maintenance techniques have evolved, and more current information may be available in other reports. For example, related information is provided in the US Access Board's Special Report: Accessible Public Rights of Way Planning and Designing for Alterations and other reports available at http://www.access-board.gov/prowac/.
Part 1, Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices (1999), lays out the history and the practices of applying accessibility concepts to sidewalks and pedestrian trails. (Out of print, available online only)
Part 2, Best Practices Design Guide (2001), provides recommendations on how to design sidewalks, street crossings, intersections, shared use paths, and recreational pedestrian trails. (Out of print, available online only)
See also Transmittal Memorandum, Detectable Warnings Memorandum (July 2004), Detectable Warnings Memorandum (May 2002), and Errata Sheet.
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Pedestrian Safety - Report to Congress
A comprehensive report on pedestrian safety that builds on the current level of knowledge of pedestrian safety countermeasures by identifying the most effective advanced technology and intelligent transportation systems.
A Resident's Guide for Creating Walkable Communities
This guide is designed to be used by anyone looking for ways to improve the walkability of their neighborhood, whether they are just beginning to learn about pedestrian safety or are already part of an established community safety group.
Informational Report on Lighting Design for Midblock Crosswalks
This report provides information on lighting parameters and design criteria that should be considered when installing fixed roadway lighting for midblock crosswalks.
How To Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
The document will help state and local officials know where to begin to address pedestrian safety issues.
Pedestrian Safety Campaign
A ready-made toolkit of safety related outreach materials that States and communities can customize and use locally.
Good Practices Guide for Bicycle Safety Education
FHWA-SA-02-001
A guide to developing your own bicycle education program or selecting the most effective program for your needs.
Bicycle Safer Journey
A virtual journey designed to increase our awareness of bicycle safety. Its use is intended for the general public, road user, safety advocates, and safety.
Safer Journey CD
An interactive CD that takes the user through various pedestrian safety scenarios encountered every day by pedestrians.
Pedestrian Forum newsletter
A quarterly newsletter focusing on topics on how to improve conditions for bicycling and walking and to make them safer ways to travel.
Research Reports
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Tools
Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists
FHWA-SA-07-007
This document provides transportation agencies and teams conducting Road Safety Audits with a better understanding of the needs of pedestrians of all abilities.
Pedestrian Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT Version 2.1)
FHWA-RD-99-093
Software product intended to assist state and local pedestrian and bicycle coordinators, planners, and engineers in addressing pedestrian and bicyclist crash problems.
PEDSAFE
FHWA-SA-04-003
The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE) is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who walk.
BIKESAFE
FHWA-SA-05-006
The Bicycle Countermeasure Selection System (BIKESAFE) is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who bicycle.
Hispanic Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
A series of reports that scope the size and nature of the Hispanic ped/bike safety problem in the U.S. is available through the Office of Safety. Materials to address these safety problems are also available.
International Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Canadian Research on Pedestrian Safety
FHWA-RD-99-090
Synthesizes Canadian research in the area of pedestrian safety focused on six specific areas of investigation.
Dutch Pedestrian Safety Research Review
FHWA-RD-99-092
Reviews of recent pedestrian safety research in the Netherlands. It addresses several topics, reporting findings and providing a comprehensive list of references.
Pedestrian Safety in Australia
FHWA-RD-99-093
Reviews of recent pedestrian safety research in Australia. It addresses several topics, reporting findings and providing a comprehensive list of references.
Pedestrian Safety in Sweden
FHWA-RD-99-091
Reviews recent pedestrian safety research in Sweden, and provides a comprehensive list of references.
Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System
FHWA-SA-04-003
This report provides information on 47 engineering countermeasures or treatments, along with education and enforcement programs, that may be implemented to improve pedestrian safety and mobility.
Research, Development, and Implementation of Pedestrian Safety Facilities in the United Kingdom
FHWA-RD-99-089
Reviews recent pedestrian safety research in the United Kingdom, and summarizes the state of the practice.
FHWA Study Tour for Pedestrian and Bicyclists Safety in England, Germany, and the Netherlands
FHWA-PL-95-006
Reports on a scanning trip of Northern European nations to exchange technical information on effective bicycle and pedestrian programs. http://ntl.bts.gov/DOCS/bikeped.html
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