01515179

Component

https://doi.org/10.3141/2464-04

This study provides a framework for a comprehensive, low-cost pedestrian safety analysis incorporating multiple data sources and analysis techniques. Critically, the framework is flexible enough to provide meaningful results and inform recommended safety interventions even if there are gaps in data availability or completeness. The methodology includes an evaluation of available crash records, an audit of current pedestrian facilities, collection of pedestrian count data, and an assessment of relevant contextual factors. Together, these elements provide a holistic view of pedestrian safety and comfort, informing needed interventions. This methodology was used to evaluate three pedestrian crash clusters in the New Orleans, Louisiana, area and revealed serious deficiencies in the pedestrian environment. The methodology uncovered critical systemic data gaps that needed to be addressed to draw clearer relationships between infrastructure and crash patterns. The methodology was also found to be an effective tool for comparing and prioritizing proposed investments and a means to demonstrate clearly to policy makers the need for continued attention to the improvement of pedestrian safety in the context of Complete Streets policy implementation.

01557586

14-2067

English

pp 29–37

2014

Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board

9780309295567

Print

Figures (1) ; References (33) ; Tables (2)

Complete streets; Cost effectiveness; Crash records; Evaluation; High risk locations; Methodology; Pedestrian counts; Pedestrian safety; Pedestrian vehicle crashes; Policy, legislation and regulation; Urban design

New Orleans (Louisiana)

Design; Highways; Pedestrians and Bicyclists; Planning and Forecasting; Policy; Safety and Human Factors; I20: Design and Planning of Transport Infrastructure; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure

PRP, TRIS, TRB, ATRI

Jan 27 2014 2:43PM

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