Beruflich Dokumente
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Rural Context
Andy Hamilton
America Walks
Presentation Flow
What Pedestrians Need
- Decision Process
- Liability
Safety
Crash Statistics
Speed
Roadway Design
Source: NHTSA
Source: NHTSA
40
Speed (mph)
35
30
25
20
15
10
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
Traffic speed
Pedestrian exposure
Crash rate
A c c id e n ts /M ile /Y e a r
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Increased speed
(many studies)
Current Hypothesis
Wide, straight, and flat roads
increase crashes by increasing speed
and reducing driver caution (Noland
2003)
Modern Roundabout
Entry Speed = 18-20mph
At a certain point,
you need a sidewalk
Traffic Calming
Total
Pavement
Width
22
Lane
Width
9
Paved
Shoulder
2-4
Local >400
24-28
10
2-4
Collector
24-28
10
2-4
Arterial: 2-lane
28-32
11
3-5
Arterial: 4+Ctr
62-66
11
3-5
Arterial: 6+Ctr
84-88
11
3-5
Decision Process
Liability Issues
Liability