Guidebook for Mitigating Fixed-route Bus-and-pedestrian Collisions

Guidebook for Mitigating Fixed-route Bus-and-pedestrian Collisions
ISBN-10
0309099153
ISBN-13
9780309099158
Category
Bus accidents
Pages
76
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Transportation Research Board
Authors
Transit Cooperative Research Program, Kelley Klaver Pecheux

Description

TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 125: Guidebook for Mitigating Fixed-Route Bus-and-Pedestrian Collisions is designed to help assist small, medium, and large transit agencies and their community members in identifying preventative or remedial strategies for reducing the frequency and severity of bus-and-pedestrian collisions. The report explores strategies to mitigate collisions, includes case studies on the implementation of mitigating strategies, and highlights important considerations associated with improving pedestrian safety around transit buses.

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