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Sponsored by ASCE Continuing Education and the Transportation and Development Institute.
INSTRUCTOR: Nazir Lalani, P.E., M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
Improving pedestrian safety has become increasingly emphasized. The desire to improve pedestrian safety extends to areas typically seen as being non-pedestrian-friendly, such as the higher speeds and wider roadways. With traffic conditions changing as traffic volumes and congestion increase, pedestrians' ability to safely cross many roadways is affected. Recent developments in geometric design features, traffic control devices, and technologies may improve pedestrian safety and access by addressing specific problems associated with roadway crossings.
Several recent publications have focused on countermeasures for reducing collisions at crosswalks in various types of locations. This webinar provides a comprehensive review of those counter measures, provide examples of each type in different environments, and identify potential costs and studies about their effectiveness. The webinar discusses countermeasures for both uncontrolled and controlled locations as well intersections and midblock locations.
Primary Discussion Topics
- Crossings at uncontrolled Intersections (major, collector, local streets)
- Crossings at uncontrolled midblock locations (major, collector, local streets)
- Crosswalks at signalized Intersections
- Midblock signal controlled crossings for pedestrians
- School related crossings
Learning Outcomes
- Become familiar with at least 15 countermeasures for reducing pedestrian collisions
- Improve their knowledge and understanding of five of the most relevant technical publications
- Be able to assess the effectiveness and cost of implementing at least 10 safety treatments
- Understand the research based guidelines in NCRHP 562 for when treatments need to be implemented
Webinar Benefits
- Find out the latest advances in pedestrian collision reduction countermeasures for crosswalks
- Learn about current state of the practice
- Become familiar with a variety of publications on pedestrian crossings
Intended Audience
- Transportation engineers/planners
- Pedestrian safety advocates
- Government officials
Webinar Outline
- Crosswalk placement
- Geometric designs
- Signs
- Markings
- Railing
- Beacons
- Sight distance
- Lighting
- Pedestrian signal indications
- Pedestrian detection
- Traffic signal timing
- Pedestrian hybrid beacon
- Roundabouts
- Free right-turn movements
- Posted speeds
- Pedestrian sobriety