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<br /> <br />FOREWORD <br /> <br />The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research Program’s <br />overall goal is to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility. From better crosswalks, sidewalks, <br />and pedestrian technologies to expanding public educational and safety programs, FHWA’s Pedestrian <br />and Bicycle Safety Research Program strives to pave the way for a more walkable future. The following <br />document presents the results of a study that examined the safety of pedestrians at uncontrolled <br />crosswalks and provides recommended guidelines for pedestrian crossings. The crosswalk study was part <br />of a large FHWA study, “Evaluation of Pedestrian Facilities,” that has produced a number of other <br />documents regarding the safety of pedestrian crossings and the effectiveness of innovative engineering <br />treatments on pedestrian safety. It is hoped that readers also will read the reports documenting the results <br />of the related pedestrian safety studies. The results of this research will be useful to transportation <br />engineers, planners, and safety professionals who are involved in improving pedestrian safety and <br />mobility. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Michael F. Trentacoste <br /> Director, Office of Safety <br /> Research and Development <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />NOTICE <br />This document is disseminated under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Transportation in the <br />interest of information exchange. The U.S. Government assumes no liability for the use of the information <br />contained in this document. This report does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. <br />The U.S. Government does not endorse products or manufacturers. Trademarks or manufacturers’ names <br />appear in this report only because they are considered essential to the objective of the document. <br /> <br />QUALITY ASSURANCE STATEMENT <br />The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides high-quality information to serve Government, <br />industry, and the public in a manner that promotes public understanding. Standards and policies are used <br />to ensure and maximize the quality, objectivity, utility, and integrity of its information. FHWA <br />periodically reviews quality issues and adjusts its programs and processes to ensure continuous quality <br />improvement.