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Low-Cost Pedestrian Safety Zones: Countermeasure Selection Resource and Handbook

Description:

Information to support and implement low-cost, quick countermeasures to address pedestrian safety. The handbook describes the process of developing and using low-cost pedestrian safety zones. The resource report details low-cost countermeasures as part of pedestrian safety zone efforts. Pedestrian safety zones target a specifically identified area using a complex combination of countermeasures, typically education, enforcement, and engineering. When done correctly, significant improvements are made.

Stakeholder Type(s):
  • State DOT
Resource Type(s):
  • Report
Transportation Mode(s):
  • Bicycle
  • Highway
  • Pedestrian