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A Review of ITS-Based Pedestrian Injury Countermeasures

Source: UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center
This report reviews previous scientific evaluation of red light enforcement cameras, illuminated walk signal push buttons, automated pedestrian detection systems for traffic signals, flashing crosswalk lights,
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Pedestrian Safety in Native America

Source: Federal Highway Administration
Since American Indians have the highest rates of pedestrian injury and fatality in the country, this study was performed to typify crashes among American Indians in the United States.
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International Synthesis Report: United Kingdom

Source: Federal Highway Administration
This is a review of recent research on pedestrian safety carried out in the United Kingdom. A comprehensive list of references is provided. The report covers many types of pedestrian facilities, the UK pedestrian safety record,
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Starting a Walking School Bus

Source: Partnership for a Walkable America
Simple guide to informal and formal walking school buses, including planning a route and logistical details.
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Neighborhood Speed Watch Programs

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
The City of Phoenix, Arizona experiments with a Neighborhood Speed Watch pilot program.
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Case Study #68, Red Light Photo Enforcement, West Hollywood, CA

Source: PedSafe, City of West Hollywood, California
Case Study of red light photo enforcement pilot program in West Hollywood, California
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Red Light Camera Enforcement, Boulder, Colorado

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Case study of successful Red Light Camera Enforcement pilot program in Boulder, Colorado
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Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

Source: Federal Highway Administration
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all streets and highways.
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan offers guidance that can help municipalities determine and solve their pedestrian safety concerns, from identifying pedestrian safety problems to obtaining funding and enacting change.
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BIKESAFE: Bicycle Countermeasure Selection System

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
BIKESAFE is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information, available for improving the safety and mobility of those who bicycle. It is an expert system that allows the user to select appropriate countermeasures or treatments to address specific problems.
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