NTL Record

Title Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations
Record ID 67965
Personal Name
Creator
Blackburn, Lauren; Zegeer, Charles V.; Brookshire, Kristen
Personal Name
Contributor
Crowe, Rebecca
Corporate Creator United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Corporate
Contributor
VHB/Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; University of North Carolina (System). Highway Safety Research Center
Publisher United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety
Publication Date 20180701
Language English
Abstract This guide assists State or local transportation or traffic safety departments that are considering developing a policy or guide to support the installation of countermeasures at uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. This document provides guidance to agencies, including best practices for each step involved in selecting countermeasures. By focusing on uncontrolled crossing locations, agencies can address a significant national safety problem and improve quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Agencies may use this guide to develop a customized policy or to supplement existing local decision-making guidelines. The January 2018 version of this guide was updated to include the Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB). FHWA issued a new Interim Approval (IA-21) for the optional use of RRFBs in March 2018.
Rosap ID dot:42852
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/42852
TRT Terms Pedestrian safety; Crosswalks; Countermeasures; Midblock crossings
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number DTFH61-16-D-00005
Report Number FHWA-SA-17-072
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/67000/67900/67965/FHWA-SA-17-072.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository