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Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-11-035
Date: May 2011 |
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Pedestrian and Bicyclist Traffic Control Device Evaluation MethodsPDF Version (1.91 MB)
PDF files can be viewed with the Acrobat® Reader® FOREWORDThe overall goal of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program is to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. From better crosswalks, sidewalks, and pedestrian technologies to growing educational and safety programs, FHWA’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program strives to create a more walkable future. This study was part of a larger FHWA research study to quantify the effectiveness of engineering countermeasures in improving safety and operations for pedestrians and bicyclists. The project focused on existing and new engineering countermeasures that have not yet been comprehensively evaluated. The project involved data collection and analysis to determine whether these countermeasures reduced fatalities and injuries or increased appropriate driving behaviors. The purpose of this report is to describe methods that practitioners can use to conduct reliable evaluations of pedestrian and bicyclist traffic control devices. This report will be of interest to engineers, planners, and other practitioners who implement pedestrian and bicycle treatments and to city, State, and local authorities responsible for public safety. Monique R. Evans Notice This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the
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U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturers' names appear in this report only because they are considered essential to the objective of the document. Quality Assurance Statement The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides high-quality information to serve Government, industry, and the public in a manner that promotes public understanding. Standards and policies are used to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of its information. FHWA periodically reviews quality issues and adjusts its programs and processes to ensure continuous quality improvement. Technical Report Documentation Page
SI* (Modern Metric) Conversion Factors TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 2. WHEN TO PERFORM AN EVALUATION CHAPTER 3. PLANNING THE EVALUATION
CHAPTER 4. CONDUCTING THE EVALUATION
CHAPTER 5. SUGGESTED SECTIONS FOR AN EVALUATION REPORT
CHAPTER 6. SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPENDIX A. PROCESS FOR SELECTING A MEASURE OF EFFECTIVENESS APPENDIX B. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS BASICS APPENDIX C. EVALUATION METHODS LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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