Traffic engineering approaches to improving pedestrian safety

Authors
Citation
Ra. Retting, Traffic engineering approaches to improving pedestrian safety, TRANSP Q, 53(2), 1999, pp. 87-99
Citations number
57
Categorie Soggetti
Politucal Science & public Administration
Journal title
TRANSPORTATION QUARTERLY
ISSN journal
02789434 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
87 - 99
Database
ISI
SICI code
0278-9434(199921)53:2<87:TEATIP>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Motor vehicle injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability i n motorized countries. The most vulnerable road users-pedestrians-are a con siderable share of those injured. Measures designed to reduce the frequency and severity of pedestrian injuries should receive high priority. Public e ducation and enforcement campaigns are often used to promote pedestrian saf ety but generally have not produced tangible and long-lasting benefits. Mor e effective and lasting safety improvements are associated with safety-orie nted planning, design, and operation of transportation facilities. This art icle reviews the international literature regarding urban traffic planning, transportation facility design, and traffic operations-the primary means t o ensure pedestrian safety. Innovative traffic control measures designed to increase pedestrian attention to potential danger and separate pedestrians and motor vehicles are emphasized.