Evidence for Pedestrians

Review of traffic calming schemes in 20 mph zones (TRL Report 215)

Objectives: A review for the Department of Transport [sic] to ascertain the effects of traffic calming using 20 mph zones.

Author(s): D. Webster and A. Mackie

Published: Transport Research Laboratory, 1996
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Safety of pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas

Objectives: A review of safety to identify key problems and best practice countermeasures.

Author(s): European Transport Safety Council

Published: European Transport Safety Council, 2003
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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An investigation of road crossing in a virtual environment

Objectives: Use of virtual reality system to investigate road crossing behaviour in children and young adults (aged 19 to 30).

Author(s): G. Simpson, L. Johnston, M. Richardson

Published: Accident Analysis and Prevention. 2003 Sep; 35(5), 2003
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Analysis of pedestrian crashes

Objectives: Analysis of pedestrian RTIs in North America to inform a development programme for vehicle RTI avoidance systems.

Author(s): M. daSilva, J. Smith and W. Najm

Published: USA National Highways Traffic Safety Administration, 2003
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Pedestrian roadway fatalities

Objectives: This study sought to examine pedestrian fatalities and provide insight into causes.

Author(s): S. Umesh

Published: USA National Highways Traffic Safety Administration, 2003
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Factors influencing pedestrian safety: a literature review (PPR 241)

Objectives: A report for Transport for London to ascertain ways in which pedestrian behaviour may be influenced to reduce casualties in London.

Author(s): A. Martin

Published: Transport Research Laboratory, 2006
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Evaluation of the Miami-Dade pedestrian safety demonstration project

Objectives: This study sought to identify and implement a comprehensive countermeasure programme that could reduce pedestrian casualties in an urban environment.

Author(s): C. Zegeer, D. Henderson, R. Blomberg, L. Marchetti, S. Masten, Y. Fan, L. Sandt, A. Brown, J. Stutts and L. Thomas

Published: USA National Highways Transport Safety Administration, 2008
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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“Dexiate ver”. “Make yourself visible”

Objectives: Focussed on the city of Ourense, Spain the initiative aimed to improve road safety by modifying pedestrian behaviour; raising awareness to make road safety a social issue and ensuring that adults set a good example to children.

Author(s): M. Cid and A. Ferro

Published: 2008
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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The effect of traffic signal strategies on the safety of pedestrians (PPR 414)

Objectives: To assess the effect that traffic signal strategies have on the safety of pedestrians. To provide guidance to local highway authorities regarding signal control strategies.

Author(s): J. Kennedy, M. Crabtree, J. Castle, J. Martin and M. Elliott

Published: Transport Research Laboratory, 2009
Date: 02 Feb 2013
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Pedestrian training in a special needs environment

Objectives: A study for Gateshead Council to provide increased opportunity for adults with learning disabilities to participate in practical training and other accessibility projects relating to road safety.