Synthesis of Information Related to Highway Practices. Topic 56-03. Current Practices in Pedestrian Safety Enhancements by State DOTs
Pedestrian safety has become a pressing issue due to a significant rise in pedestrian fatalities and injuries across the country. State DOTs have responded by implementing various safety measures, including infrastructure upgrades, technology integration, and public awareness campaigns. These efforts are customized to address the diverse challenges posed by different environments and facilities, such as urban intersections and rural roadways, and for all ages and abilities. The goal is not only to address current concerns but also to prioritize complete, pedestrian-friendly transportation networks. The objective of this synthesis is to document state DOT practices for enhancing pedestrian safety.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $55,000.00
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Contract Numbers:
Project 20-05, Topic 56-03
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Sponsor Organizations:
National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Synthesis
Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
444 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC United States 20001Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Nasri, Arefeh
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Performing Organizations:
,University of Missouri, Columbia
Columbia, MO United States 65211 -
Principal Investigators:
Brown, Henry
- Start Date: 20241201
- Expected Completion Date: 0
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Highway safety; Pedestrian safety; State departments of transportation; State of the practice
- Subject Areas: Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Safety and Human Factors;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01920394
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Transportation Research Board
- Contract Numbers: Project 20-05, Topic 56-03
- Files: TRB, RIP
- Created Date: May 31 2024 8:44PM