It is common in downtown Bethesda that sidewalks are blocked due to large construction projects. Seven On Your Side spotted several closed sidewalks at different spots along Wisconsin Avenue. They are … [Read more...] about Protecting Pedestrians: Md. Lawmaker Wants to Stop Sidewalk Closures During Construction
Accommodating Pedestrians (including those with disabilities)
Road Infrastructure Construction Dynamics: Causes of Delays and Its Effects on Pedestrians’ Safety in Ghana
The purpose of the study is to research into road infrastructure construction dynamics with focus on causes of delays and its effects on pedestrians’ safety in Ghana. Using a comparative analysis to … [Read more...] about Road Infrastructure Construction Dynamics: Causes of Delays and Its Effects on Pedestrians’ Safety in Ghana
Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in Work Zones
On December 4, the UNC Highway Safety Research Center hosted a webinar on the unique problems faced by nonmotorized road users in work zones. Topics focused on the importance of maintaining mobility … [Read more...] about Improving Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in Work Zones
Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation
Most State and many other transportation departments in the U.S. maintain roadway and/or work zone design manuals containing State specific regulations, policies, and design guidance for their … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Work Zone Designers – Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodation
Pedestrian Safety Group Demonstrates Accessible Sidewalk Work Zone in Atlanta
PEDS, an advocacy group that provides technical expertise, outreach, and training to help make streets safe and inviting places to walk, held a demonstration of an accessible work zone on October … [Read more...] about Pedestrian Safety Group Demonstrates Accessible Sidewalk Work Zone in Atlanta
Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones Webinar
The Federal Highway Administration’s Work Zone Management Team conducted a webinar on September 5, 2018 to share information on resources developed under the Work Zone Safety Grant Program on … [Read more...] about Accommodating Pedestrians in Work Zones Webinar