Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Research Project

Details

• Creators:
  Jackson, Steve ; Raymond, Paula ; Taylor, Stephen
• Corporate Creators:
  Toxcel, LLC
• Corporate Contributors:
  Idaho Transportation Department ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Pedestrians
  • Cyclists
  • Crash types
  • Active safety systems
  • Transportation safety
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-ID-23-301
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Idaho
• Edition:
  Final Report 11/14/2022 - 11/13/2023
• Corporate Publisher:
  Idaho Transportation Department
• Abstract:
  Crash typing is the process of analyzing crash details to categorize crashes into similar groups, which can help identify hotspots, rising problems, and deploy the most effective countermeasures. This research analyzed crashes involving motor vehicles and bicycles or pedestrians in Idaho between 2012 and 2021. Using the PBCAT2 methodology, with supplementary machine learning tools, the study reviewed 2,739 bicycle and 2,209 pedestrian crash records. Findings indicate a decline in bicyclist crashes, but a steady rate in pedestrian crashes with a notable rise in fatalities, particularly in specific scenarios such as near parking lots. Key risk factors include motorist speeding, midblock crossings for bicyclists, and pedestrians walking on roads. The study suggests countermeasures such as expanded bicycle facilities, enhanced lighting, and stricter law enforcement to improve safety for vulnerable road users in Idaho.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72652/dot_72652_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.76 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Artificial Intelligence Deployment Center of Excellence (AI COE) ; US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
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