More Countermeasures and Safety Effectiveness Resources



Reactions to and Recommendations for the Updated MUTCD

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Compiles initial reactions to and recommendations for the updated 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
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Background and Summary of a Guide for Roundabouts

Source: NCHRP, NASEM
Provides a primary resource for guidance on all aspects of roundabouts.
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Low-Cost Pedestrian Safety Zones: Countermeasure Selection Resource

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This countermeasure resource includes details about options for low-cost treatments that can be deployed in Pedestrian Safety Zones.
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Low-Cost Pedestrian Safety Zones

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This handbook features eight steps that transportation agencies can take to identify pedestrian safety zones, treat them with low-cost countermeasures, and monitor results. The accompanying countermeasure resource includes details about options for low-
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European COVID-Era Pop-Up Bike Lanes Increase Cycling Trips Up to 48%

Source: Streetsblog USA
Reports on a study that finds that European cities that installed pop-up protected bike lanes during the early days of the pandemic increased the number of daily cycling trips between 11% and 48%.
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County Level Health Data to Support Transportation Planning

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Presents PLACES, a repository of searchable county level health data including estimates for 29 chronic disease related measures.
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Safety at Midblock Pedestrian Signals

Source: (National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Provides a memo of suggestions for transferring findings into practice, determining agencies that may lead this effort, and identifying how the findings can be assessed to determine the impacts.
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State Geometric Design Procedures for Resurfacing, Restoration, and Rehabilitation (RRR) Projects Memo

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Offers information for FHWA Divisions when they evaluate RRR procedures proposed by States, suggesting they look for procedures and considerations that would help expand multimodal networks.
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"Shifting Streets" Glossary

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Documents terminology and definitions for "Shifting Streets" interventions types.
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Connecting New Concepts to Advance Pedestrian Safety

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PBIC is observing Pedestrian Safety Month by sharing resources, webinars, and other tools to help advance safety for people who walk, bike, and use other nonmotorized modes.
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