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FHWA-RD-99-089
FOREWORD
Creating improved safety and access for pedestrians requires providing safe
places for people to walk, as well as implementing traffic control and design
measures which allow for safer street crossings. A study entitled "Evaluation
of Pedestrian Facilities" involved evaluating various types of pedestrian
facilities and traffic control devices, including pedestrian crossing signs,
marked versus unmarked crosswalks, countdown pedestrian signals, illuminated
pushbuttons, automatic pedestrian detectors, and traffic calming devices such
as curb extensions and raised crosswalks. The study provided recommendations
for adding sidewalks to new and existing streets and for using marked crosswalks
for uncontrolled locations. The "Evaluation of Pedestrian Facilities"
also included synthesis reports of both domestic and international pedestrian
safety research. There are five international pedestrian safety synthesis reports;
this document compiles the most relevant research from the United Kingdom.
This synthesis report should be of interest to State and local pedestrian and
bicycle coordinators, transportation engineers, planners, and researchers involved
in the safety and design of pedestrian facilities within the highway environment.
Michael F. Trentacoste
Director, Office of Safety
Research and Development
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1. Report No.
FHWA-RD-99-089
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Government Accession No. |
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Recipient's Catalog No. |
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4. Title and Subtitle
Research, Development, and Implementation of Pedestrian Safety Facilities
in the United Kingdom
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5. Report Date
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6. Performing Organization
Code
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7. Author(s)
David G. Davies
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8. Performing Organization
Report No.
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9. Performing Organization
Name and Address
David G. Davies Associates
6 Hillside Road
Norwich NR7 0QG
United Kingdom |
University of North Carolina
Highway Safety Research Center
730 Airport Rd, CB #3430
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3430 |
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10. Work Unit No.
(TRAIS)
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11. Contract or Grant
No.
DTFH61-92-C-00138
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12. Sponsoring Agency
Name and Address
Federal Highway Administration
Turner-Fairbanks Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, Virginia 22101-2296
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13. Type of Report
and Period Covered
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14. Sponsoring Agency
Code
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15. Supplementary
Notes
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16. Abstract
This report was one in a series of pedestrian safety synthesis reports
prepared for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to document pedestrian
safety in other countries. Reports are also available for:
Canada (FHWA-RD-99-090)
Sweden (FHWA-RD-99-091)
Netherlands (FHWA-RD-99-092)
Australia (FHWA-RD-99-093)
This is a review of recent research on pedestrian safety carried out
in the United Kingdom. A comprehensive list of references is provided.
The report covers many types of pedestrian facilities, the UK pedestrian
safety record, as well as some education and enforcement matters. The
report cites an access document with adequate references to allow further
investigation of specific areas, and some commentary on research and
implementation.
The past 5 years have seen increased attention given to road safety
issues in the UK. Developments of particular relevance to pedestrians
include greater emphasis on reducing vehicle speeds in urban areas through
physical, legal, and publicity measures: also development of Puffin
crossings and new operating strategies such as MOVA. However, while
specific facilities can affect safety at individual sites, improvements
in overall safety for pedestrians requires a comprehensive road safety
strategy that is fully integrated with land use and transport policy.
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17. Key Words
pedestrians, pelican crossing, zebra crossing, puffin crossing, traffic
calming, tactile pavement surfaces
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18. Distribution
Statement
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19. Security Classification
(of this report)
Unclassified
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20.
Security Classification (of this page)
Unclassified
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21. No. of Pages
47
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22. Price
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