Fluorescent pink signs to alert drivers to traffic crashes, large print on road signs for older drivers, and "animated eyes" to caution pedestrians at intersections are among the improvements federal … [Read more...] about Changes in Traffic Control Devices to Help Older Drivers, Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Workers
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
A nighttime field study was conducted to assess how several attributes of personal safety garments affect pedestrian conspicuity. Three types of ANSI/IUSEA 107-1999 compliant Class 2 and Class 3 … [Read more...] about High Visibility Safety Apparel and the Nighttime Conspicuity of Pedestrians in Work Zones
The MUTCD on Pedestrian & Worker Safety
Chapter 6D of the Millennium Edition MUTCD, Pedestrian and Worker Safety, outlines many of the considerations that should be taken into account when planning and implementing accomodations for … [Read more...] about The MUTCD on Pedestrian & Worker Safety
The Obstacle Course: Pedestrians in Highway Work Zones
There has been an increased awareness of the safety problems associated with highway work zones among traffic professionals and government agencies during the past several years. For the most part, … [Read more...] about The Obstacle Course: Pedestrians in Highway Work Zones
Practices and Needs in Work Zone Pedestrian Safety
Practices in controlling and protecting pedestrians in work zones are investigated in this paper. The information presented is based on research conducted in the development of the report "Work Zone … [Read more...] about Practices and Needs in Work Zone Pedestrian Safety
Technique for Identifying Hazards to Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety at Urban Area Construction Projects
Frequently, there is a lack of safety provisions for pedestrians, motor vehicles and the general public in the vicinity of urban area construction activities. Research was conducted to develop a … [Read more...] about Technique for Identifying Hazards to Motor Vehicle and Pedestrian Safety at Urban Area Construction Projects