Author: Wayne D. CottrellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pedestrian accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Evaluating and Improving Pedestrian Safety in Utah
Author: Wayne D. CottrellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pedestrian accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 38
Book Description
Evaluating and Improving Pedestrian Safety in Utah
Author: Wayne D. CottrellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pedestrian accidents
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Examining the Characteristics of Fatal Pedestrian Crashes
Author: Shaunna K. BurbidgePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pedestrian accidents
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Pedestrian safety has become a strategic priority for UDOT over the past two years. In Utah, pedestrians make up over 12% of total roadway fatalities while less than 2% of all trips are taken on foot. This over-representation of risk led to the creation of the Utah Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in 2015. Several of the goals in that plan speak directly to improving methods for collecting data regarding pedestrian crashes. One major drawback in current reporting is that there is little consistency across or even within jurisdictions in what is included about a pedestrian on a crash report. The level of detail for a motorist involved in a crash is relatively standard, however it is up to the responding officer to decide what is included on the crash form about the pedestrian. By conducting a detailed evaluation of crash reports for 119 fatal pedestrian crashes (2012-2014) and analyzing additional data for all pedestrian crashes (2006-2015) this research seeks to improve UDOTs understanding of pedestrian crashes resulting in a fatality. Findings include that a large majority of crash reports include at least one and often more coding errors. Up to 15% of reports from fatal pedestrian crashes have absolutely no narrative of what occurred. Additional analysis identified a profile for a typical fatal pedestrian crash. Fatal crashes are most likely to occur in the early spring or late fall in lower light conditions when visibility is already limited. Potentially in bad weather when a wide road is wet or icy. These crashes involve a pedestrian who may be impaired, participating in illegal and unpredictable behaviors such as improper crossing or wearing clothing that is not visible. Drivers are most likely to be impaired or distracted, and speeding straight ahead. Recommendations include conducting a thorough evaluation of current crash report procedures and forms; conducting trainings for law enforcement on how to accurately report on pedestrian crashes; and continue existing education programs on pedestrian safety.
Safety Evaluation of Work Zone Practices in Utah
Author: Tomás Ernesto LindheimerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Work zones present a risk to drivers and to personnel constructing the roadway. In 2005 work zones accounted for 2.5% of fatalities nationwide, 3.5% for the state of Utah. The goal of this research is to make work zones safer by quantifying the risk that they present to drivers. The approach of this research has been to review part 6 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and compare the differences from the 2003 and 2009 editions, conduct field studies of Utah work zones, and develop a tool for measuring risk in work zones. In the 2009 MUTCD an effort is made to provide additional safety measures to disabled pedestrians. Also, guidelines are set for the use of new technology for work zones, flagger procedures, and incident management. Research was done to ascertain what several states are doing to promote safety around work zones. The states that are highlighted in this report are Arkansas, North Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Minnesota, and Virginia. These methods include integration of a Smart Work Zone system, late lane merge, investigation of higher quality traffic control devices, and application of other technologies to make drivers aware of work zone conditions. Discussion about the various technologies available and their effects on traffic found through research is also provided in this thesis. Research for safety and safety regulations continues. An audit process developed at Utah State University and the Illinois Institute of Technology was used to conduct an evaluation of work zones in Utah. The audit was instrumental in evaluating the measures being used on highway and interstate roads work sites. The results and observations of this research were utilized to make standards concerning conditions of signs and delineation devices. Also observations were used to determine risk factors pertaining to a work zone. These factors were implemented in a spreadsheet that served as an analysis tool for quantification of risk in a work zone. Eleven projects in highways and arterials were audited and analyzed with the analysis tool developed. The risk scores attained from this tool range in value, and though the values may not be an exact value of the present risk, the tool still proved to be effective as an estimation device for auditors and contractors alike. The tool also proved efficient in quickly identifying the areas of concern in the work zone, and giving an estimate on the impact that improvements will have on the safety of workers and drivers. For the 11 work zones audited, the recommendations were enforcement of speed limit, improvement of signs in the work zone, and use of positive protection, among others.
Effectiveness and Efficiencies in Pedestrian Safety. Evaluation Summary Report
Author: Patricia H. EhrlichNCHRP Report 562
Author: Utah Highway Safety Program Evaluation Manual
Author: Utah. Highway Safety OfficePublisher:
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Category : Traffic safety
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Evaluation of a Number of Measures for Increasing Pedestrian Safety
Author: J. H. KraayReport
Author: Traffic Safety Culture
Author: Nicholas John WardPublisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1787432491
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
This book provides traffic safety researchers and practitioners with an international and multi-disciplinary compendium of theoretical and methodological concepts relevant to the research and application of Traffic Safety Culture aiming towards a vision of zero traffic fatalities.