Research, Development, and Implementation of Pedestrian Safety Facilities in the United Kingdom
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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TECHNICAL REPORT DOCUMENTATION PAGE
| 1. Report No. FHWA–RD–99–089 |
2. Government Accession No. |
3. Recipient's Catalog No. |
| 4. Title and Subtitle
Research, Development, and Implementation of Pedestrian Safety Facilities in the United Kingdom
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5. Report Date |
| 6. Performing Organization Code |
| 7. Author(s) David G. Davies |
8. Performing Organization Report No. |
9. Performing Organization Name and Address
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David G. Davies Associates
6 Hillside Road
Norwich NR7 0QG
United Kingdom
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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) |
| 11. Contract or Grant No. DTFH61–92–C–00138 |
| 12. Sponsoring Agency Name and Address
Federal Highway Administration
Turner–Fairbank Highway Research Center
6300 Georgetown Pike
McLean, Virginia 22101-2296
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13. Type of Report and Period Covered |
| 14. Sponsoring Agency Code |
| 15. Supplementary Notes
Prime Contractor: University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
FHWA COTR: Carol Tan Esse
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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 |
| 19. Security Classification (of this report) Unclassified |
20. Security Classification (of this page) Unclassified |
21. No. of Pages 47 |
22. Price |
Form DOT F 1700.7 (8-72) Reproduction of completed page authorized
SI* (Modern Metric) Conversion Factors
*SI is the symbol for the International System of Units. Appropriate (Revised September 1993) rounding should be made to comply with Section 4 of ASTM E380.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
Introduction
2. Pedestrian Safety in the
United Kingdom
3. Overview of Accident
Countermeasures and Safety Programs
4. Overview of Pedestrian
Facilities
5. Pedestrian Crossings without
Signal Control (Crosswalks)
6. Pedestrian Crossings with
Signal Control
7. Footways
8. Traffic Calming, Speed Reduction, and Pedestrians
9. School Zone Safety
10. Education
11. Enforcement
12. Conclusions
13. References
14. Glossary of Terms and
Abbreviations
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