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Summer 2005, Vol. 3 No.11
ISSUE FOCUS - BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
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FHWA Safety
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Pedestrian & Bicycle
Safety Research Page
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National Focus on
Arizona to Improve
Pedestrian Safety
National Safety Council
Pedestrian Safety
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AZ LTAP Heavy
Equipment Program
Road Scholar Graduates
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How Walkable is Your
Community?
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How Bikeable is Your
Community?
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Additonal Pedestrian
& Bicycling Resources
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Calendar of Events!
ADOT Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
Approximately 20 percent of U.S. citizens, or nearly 41 million people, ride
bicycles at least one or more times per month. Bicycling and walking are
basic, fundamental modes of transportation that in today’s motorized world of
travel are commonly overlooked as an option to help manage our circulation
issues.
Planning for and constructing accommodations for bicycling and walking and
improving safety, education, and enforcement programs are critical in increasing the mobility of pedestrians and bicyclists. One of the underlying principles
in planning for bicycling and walking is to provide a system that allows users
significant mode choices, and to make bicycling and walking a more attractive, viable option for transportation. This includes creating a non-motorized
network comprised of on-street facilities, off-street facilities, and end of trip
facilities. Education and enforcement programs also enhance alternative forms
of transportation.
The purpose of the Arizona Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is to provide a long-term plan for a statewide system of interconnected bicycle facilities that will guide ADOT transportation decisions relating to bicycle and pedestrian travel, planning, and facility development.
The plan was developed in two phases, Phase I and Phase II. Phase I provided
a review of existing conditions, and development of a Statewide Bicycle Network, and provided key recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian programs
that when implemented, will improve the accommodation of bicycles and pedestrians on Arizona Highways. Development and implementation of several
of the most critical Phase I recommendations began in Phase II. Phase II included the creation of a Bicycle User Map, Bicycle Share the Road Guide,
Sharing the Road with Pedestrians Guide, Arizona Bicycling Street Smarts,
website enhancements, a Grant and Funding Plan, an Education Plan and a
Pedestrian Action Plan. The majority of the bicycle and pedestrian facility
improvements are planned to occur as ADOT constructs it’s roadway projects
to meet current standards. For information on current ADOT projects, see:
http://www.azdot.gov/Highways/PPMS/APSRindex.asp
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FHWA SAFETY
The Arizona LTAP Center is a
part of the nationwide Local
Technical Assistance Program. It is financed jointly by
Federal Highway Administration, Arizona Department of
Transportation, and Arizona
local agencies.
The Arizona Milepost may
contain rewritten and
reprinted material compiled
from reliable sources, but it assumes no responsibility for the
correctness of the
information.
The Arizona Milepost is published quarterly.
Policy & Guidelines
Many laws, reports and guidelines have been produced to encourage pedestrian and
bicycle safety in your communities. Check out the legislation that has be enacted,
existing reports and guidelines. Learn more about what your state is doing to ensure
your safety.
Legislation
• 23 CFR Part 652
• §217: 23 U.S.C. - Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways - [·
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PDF 31KB]
• TEA-21 Fact Sheet - Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways - [·
HTML, · PDF 36KB] - The Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways provisions of Section 217 of Title 23, as amended by TEA-21, describe how Federal-aid
funds may be used for bicycle and pedestrian projects. These projects are broadly
eligible for all of the major funding programs where they compete with other transportation projects for available funding at the State and MPO levels.
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Technical Summary - [·HTML ·DF 52KB] - TEA-21 continues
the integration of bicycling and walking into the transportation mainstream. More importantly, it enhances the ability of communities to invest in projects that can improve
the safety and practicality of bicycling and walking for everyday travel.
Guidelines
For more information
tact:
Annie Parris
Arizona LTAP Center
aparris@dot.state.az.us
Office: (602) 712-8461
Fax: (602) 712-3007
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• Detectable Warnings: Rule Making - The Access Board
• Transmittal of Guidance Memo on Bicycle and Pedestrian Provisions of the Federalaid Program - Ken Wykle - [·HTML, ·PDF 34KB]
• FHWA Guidance (1999) - [·HTML, ·PDF 266KB] - The new legislation updates
Titles 23 and 49 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) and builds on the significant changes
made to Federal transportation policy and programs by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). The legislation has numerous provisions
that relate to improving conditions for bicycling and walking and increasing the safety
of the two modes.
• Design Guidance - [·HTML, ·PDF 99KB] - incorporates three key principles: a) a
policy statement that bicycling and walking facilities will be incorporated into all transportation projects unless exceptional circumstances exist; b) an approach to achieving
this policy that has already worked in State and local agencies; and c) a series of action
items that a public agency, professional association, or advocacy group can take to
achieve the overriding goal of improving conditions for bicycling and walking.
• Supplementary Design Guide for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices 2003
• FHWA/FTA Interim Technical Guidance for Bike/Ped Planning at the State and MPO
Levels - [·HTML, ·PDF 35KB] - covers planning for bicycle transportation facilities
and pedestrian walkways regardless of facility type ranging from on-road treatments
to separate off-road facilities.
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FHWA SAFETY - POLICY & GUIDELINES
PDF 272KB] - National Strategies for Advancing Child Pedestrian Safety offers ideas for
encouraging children to explore their environments by walking while reducing their risk of
pedestrian injury.
CENTER STAFF &
• National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety - NHTSA - The National Strategies for CONTACT INFORMATION
Advancing Bicycle Safety is a national safety agenda designed to make bicycling safer for Arizona LTAP Center
everyone. The agenda is the work of more than 75 participants who shaped the goals and 1130 N. 22nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
strategies during a conference held in Washington, D.C. in July 2000. The National Strategies
Phone: 602-712-8461
for Advancing Bicycle Safety defines goals, strategies, and initial actions that can be taken to
Fax: 602-712-3007
reduce bicycle related deaths and injuries nationwide
FHWA - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
www.azltap.org
STAFF
Although walking is a legitimate mode of transportation, it needs to be improved in every community
in the United States. It is no longer acceptable that
close to 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic every
year, that people with disabilities cannot travel without encountering barriers, and that a desirable and
efficient mode of travel has been made difficult and
uncomfortable. This site is designed to make it easier
for the pedestrian safety practitioner and advocate
to locate and acquire the most appropriate resources to meet their particular planning, design,
and operation needs for pedestrian facilities.
New - The Pedestrian and Bicyclist Highway Safety Problem As It Relates to the Hispanic
Population in the United States
New - Pedestrian Forum, Spring 2005
The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System
Hispanic Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Pedestrian Safety Campaign
For direct acces to the above links go to the AZ LTAP webpage at www.azltap.org
PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY RESEARCH PAGE
Erika Martinez
Director
(602) 712-4252
emartinez@azdot.gov
Annie Parris
Program Manager
(602) 712-8461
aparris@azdot.gov
Teressa Lopez
Program Assistant
(602) 712-7157
teressa@azdot.gov
Patricia Bravo
Course Administration
(602) 712-7382
pbravo@azdot.gov
Lori Sayers
Marketing Assistant
(602) 712-4939
lsayers@azdot.gov
Leslie Burgess
Regional Trainer
(602)712-4799
lburgess@azdot.gov
The Pedestrian & Bicycle Research Safety Web site provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Statistics show that:
• 6,000 pedestrians are killed every year.
• 90,000 pedestrians are injured every year.
• A pedestrian or bicyclist is killed every 3 1/2 minutes.
• Pedestrian injuries and fatalities result in $20 billion in societal costs.
Emphasis is on fostering public awareness of pedestrian and bicycle safety matters, and providing safety tools for
use at at the national, state and local levels.
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NATIONAL FOCUS ON ARIZONA TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
The pedestrian safety goal of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is to continually improve highway
safety by reducing pedestrian crashes, fatalities and injuries by 10 percent nationally by the year 2008, saving 465
lives. In order to move these national numbers FHWA is focusing technical and financial resources towards states
with pedestrian fatalities above 150 or fatality rate above 2.5 per 100,000 population. Arizona is one of twelve states
that have these statistics.
Ensuring safe travel on roadways is the guiding principle throughout the FHWA. Pedestrian fatalities account for
about 11 percent of all traffic fatalities and are one of the “Vital Few” focus areas of the FHWA’s Safety Office.
Along with the statewide approach FHWA is focusing on the top five cities with the highest pedestrian fatalities.
The City of Phoenix is selected along with Los Angeles, Detriot, Chicago, and New York City.
Through the focused approach, strategic highway safety plans will be developed in Arizona on the statewide level as
well as the city level. The Arizona Division Office is working collaboratively with the State and the City of Phoenix
in the development of these plans. ADOT has taken the lead on the Statewide Pedestrian Safety Plan and have
sought out input from local agencies and jurisdictions across the state in order to understand how to work collaboratively
on the issue. To provide input into the statewide pedestrian safety plan and to share your communities efforts
towards increased pedestrian safety please contact Kohinoor Kar at ADOT. (e-mail: kkar@azdot.gov, phone:
602-712-6857)
Article written by Karen Croysdale, Safety Engineer, FHWA Arizona Division
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NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL - PEDSTRIAN SAFETY
Approximately 5,900 pedestrians are killed by automobiles every year... 84,000 suffer nonfatal injuries. Almost
one-third of these victims are children under the age of 15 yet they represent only about 15% of the U.S. population.
By following the few safety tips listed below, you can protect yourself and your children.
• It is critical to teach children to look left-right-left before crossing streets.
• Cross only at designated crossings. Entering traffic mid-block or from between parked cars is dangerous.
• Teach children to never dart out into traffic.
For your information.
• A growing number of communities are implementing measures to make their environments more walkable,
ranging from including sidewalks on all newly constructed streets, to implementing widespread traffic-calming
measures.
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NSC - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4)
• The physical environment does impact how much and how safely residents can and will walk. In research comparing communities with suburban sprawl (few sidewalks and inaccessible pedestrian destinations like large malls
surrounded by parking lots) to traditional communities (with plentiful sidewalks and inviting downtown commercial areas), it was found there were three times as many pedestrian trips in the communities designed with pedestrians in mind.
AZ LTAP HEAVY EQUIPMENT PROGRAM
The AZ LTAP would like to re-introduce our Heavy Equipment Training and Certification Program.
The Heavy Equipment program consists of certification on Motor Grader I and II, Backhoe I and II, Bulldozer I and
II, and Front End Loader. Each piece of equipment is trained for 40 hours a week (4 or 5 days), with 3 participants
per piece of equipment. The LTAP requires 9 participants minimum per class and maximum 15 participants.
The LTAP does ask that each agency be responsible for the assemblage of all equipment, a minimum of 3-10 miles
of unpaved road or large work area, a classroom for 4-5 hours on the first day, and proper materials for the equipment
(i.e. fuel, oil and grease).
For more information on the Heavy Equipment Program or how to schedule training for your local government
agency, visit our website www.azltap.or or contact Annie Parris at (602) 712-8461 to schedule a course.
ROAD SCHOLAR GRADUATES
AZ LTAP would like to take this opportunity to recognize our recent Road Scholar graduates!
LEVEL I GRADUATES
Pinal County
Mark Carlson
Town of Payson
Tony Creasy
Anthony Menegon
Gila County
Anna Sanchez
LEVEL II GRADUATES
Maricopa County
Frank Valencia
City of Casa Grande
Orlando Gonzalez
Dan Greenfield
Chris Lawson
Todd Miller
Rojelio Sotelo
City of Phoenix
Mike Robinaon
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!!!
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HOW WALKABLE IS YOUR COMMUNITY?
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HOW WALKABLE IS YOUR COMMUNITY? (CONTINUED FROM PG. 6)
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IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNITY’S WALKABILITY SCORE
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PEDESTRIAN RESOURCES
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HOW BIKEABLE IS YOUR COMMUNITY?
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HOW BIKEABLE IS YOUR COMMUNITY (CONTINUED FROM PG. 10)
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BIKEABILITY CHECKLIST (CONTINUED FROM PG. 11)
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IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNITY’S BIKING SCORE
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IMPROVING YOUR COMMUNITY’S SCORE (CONTINUED FROM PG. 13)
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BIKE RESOURCES
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ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE RESOURCES
It takes a multidisciplinary approach to improve pedestrian safety and involves expertise from engineering, enforcement, educational and emergency services to solve the problem. There are many tools and references available and the majority of them can be found at the following two websites:
www.walkinginfo.org
http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/
There are a wealth of Arizona-specific bicycle and pedestrian resources at the ADOT Bicycle and Pedestrian
Program website.
http://azbikeped.org
NCHRP Report 500 Volume 10: A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Pedestrians
Description: This practical reference guide corresponds to the emphasis areas outlined in the AASHTO Strategic
Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). There are currently 13 guides in print and on-line which will assist state and local
agencies in reducing injuries and fatalities in targeted emphasis areas. This guide provides multidisciplinary strategies involving education, enforcement, engineering and emergency services to reduce pedestrian crashes. The
four areas of focus are (1) reduce pedestrian exposure to vehicular traffic, (2) improve sight distance and or visibility between vehicle and pedestrian, (3) reduce vehicle speed, and (4) improve pedestrian and motorist safety awareness.
Learn more about the AASHTO SHSP and download the guides at http://safety.transportation.org/guides.aspx
Pedestrian Safety Countermeasure Selection System
Description: This project (also known as “Pedsafe”) is an expert system product designed to assist practitioners
with the selection of countermeasures to address pedestrian safety and mobility problems. It is the next generation
of the FHWA report titled Pedestrian Facilities User Guide: Providing Safety and Mobility. The interactive tools
available in PEDSAFE are designed to enable practitioners to effectively select and review engineering, education,
or enforcement treatments to mitigate a known crash problem or change motorist and/or pedestrian behaviors. The
tools provide a decision process to select the most applicable countermeasures for a specific location, and there are
links to case studies showing the various treatments and programs implemented in communities around the country
Pedsafe is available at: www.walkinginfo.org/pedsafe
Pedestrian Safety in Rural Areas
The fact that 28 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur in rural areas challenges the conventional wisdom that pedestrian fatalities are an urban problem. This recently completed report identifies characteristics of rural pedestrian
fatalities. The most prominent characteristics were clear weather, hours of darkness, weekends, non-intersection
locations, and level, straight roads. (FHWA-SA-04-008) http://www.walkinginfo.org/rd/safety.htm#fhwareports
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 4-5, 2005 AACE Meeting in Rio Rico, AZ. For more information visit http://www.azace.org/
metting_04.htm
August 7-10, 2005 ITE 2005 Annual Meeting and Exhibit in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. For more
information visit http://www.ite.org/annualmeeting/
August 7-10, 2005 Committee on Landscape and Environmental Design 2005 Midyear Meeting in Austin, TX. For more information visit
http://tti.tamu.edu/conferences/afb40/
August 13-18, 2005 Eighth International Conference on Concrete Pavements in Colorado Springs, CO. For more information visit http://
www.concretepavements.org/
August 21-24, 2005 Pipelines 2005 in Houston, TX. For more information visit http://www.asce.org/conferences/pipelines2005/
August 25-27, 2005 ATSSA Midyear Meeting in Hilton Head, SC.
For more information visit http://www.atssa.com/meetevents/midyear/
default.htm
September 11-14, 2005 2005 APWA Congress - The Best Show in Public Works in Minneapolis, MN.
For more information visit http://www.apwa.net/About/Events/eventdetail.asp?ID=951
September 13-17, 2005 ARTBA Annual Convention in Palm Beach, FL. For more information visit http:/
/www.artba.org/meetings_events/meetings.htm
September 20-23, 2005 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference in Mesa, AZ. For more
information visit http://www.azleague.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=training.annual_conf
September 25-28, 2005 International City/County Management Association in Minneapolis, MN. For
more information visit http://icma.org/conference2005/
September 27-29, 2005 Intertraffic North America 2005 in Baltimore, MD. For more information
visit http://www.northamerica.intertraffic.com/
October 5-6, 2005 ARRA Semi-Annual Meeting & North American Recycling Seminar in Niagara Falls,
Ontario. For more information visit http://www.arra.org/upcoming.html.
October 10, 2005 Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day. For more information visit http://
www.brakesonfatalities.org.
October 16-19, 2005 First International Conference on Construction Engineering and Management
in Seoul, Korea. For more information visit http://www.iccem.org
October 27-29, 2005 ASCE Civil Engineering Conference in Los Angeles, CA. For more information visit
http://www.asce.org/conferences/annual05
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