U.S Department of Transportation Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Assessments - Summary Report

Table of Contents

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Executive Summary

Background

What We Did

• Site Selection
• Conducting Assessments
• Leveraging Other Initiatives

What We Found: Lessons and Solutions

• Physical Barriers
• Roadway Design
• Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility for All Users
• Bicycle Safety Concerns
• Transit Access
• Policy and Coordination Barriers
• Planning and Project Development
• Public Engagement
• Changing Community Context
• Intergovernmental Coordination
• Funding
• Data
• Enforcement and Education

Conclusions and What's Next

Appendix

• Guidance for Conducting Assessments
• Site Selection Checklist
• Date and Location of Assessments
• Links to Existing Resources