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1. Will You Stop for Me?

Author

FITZPATRICK, KAY, BREWER, MARCUS A., AVELAR, RAUL, and LINDHEIMER, TOMÁS

Subjects
ROADS, TRAFFIC signs & signals, WALKING
Abstract

The article discusses a study which revealed that various roadway and traffic control device characteristics are linked with traffic operating conditions that are more supportive of walking.

Published
2017

2. Encouraging Best Behavior.

Author

Fitzpatrick, Kay, Do, Ann, Pratt, Michael P., and Friedman, Bruce

Subjects
*PEDESTRIAN crosswalks, *PEDESTRIAN areas, *PEDESTRIAN areas design, *PEDESTRIAN accidents, *PREVENTION
Abstract

The article focuses on pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHB) introduced in the 1990s in the U.S. which has found success in reducing the number of pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. Topics covered include the reluctance of some transportation engineers to implement PHB despite its success, and the results of a research project to evaluate PHB by recording driver and pedestrian behaviors at existing sites.

Published
2017

3. Safety Strategies Study.

Author

Do, Ann H., Fitzpatrick, Kay, Chrysler, Susan T., Shurbutt, Jim, Hunter, William W., and Turner, Shawn

Subjects
*TRAFFIC safety, *PEDESTRIAN areas, *BICYCLE lanes, *TRAFFIC engineering, *SAFETY
Abstract

The article discusses the U.S. Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Evaluation of Pedestrian and Bicycle Engineering Countermeasures, a project which aimed to assess measures to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. The project studied several engineering countermeasures which include the pedestrian hybrid beacon, rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB), crosswalk markings as viewed by drivers, and shared lane markings for bicyclists.

Published
2011

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