Statistics showing pedestrian fatalities increasing by 53% in the past decade.
Statistics showing pedestrian fatalities increasing by 53% in the past decade.
Arterial roads make up just 13% of road miles in the US but 59% of all pedestrian deaths occur on them.
Description of current pedestrian safey inequities.
Planning and design considerations.
Implementation options.
Implementation case study: protected intersections.

Key Project Details

  • Clients: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, Federal Highway Administration
  • Role: Panelist
  • Date: June 2021
  • Link:  Webinar Archive

Description

This webinar outlined safety challenges on arterial streets and systemic roadway design treatments to improve pedestrian safety and health. I developed the content presented by Toole Design, including the themes, safety analyses, slides, and case studies. The event was presented to a national audience of over 300 attendees.

Credit

The webinar was produced with input and support from colleagues at Toole Design Group and PBIC. PBIC graciously hosted and moderated, and Dr. Carey McAndrews contributed her own slides and public health perspective.