A Review of ITS-Based Pedestrian Injury Countermeasures

Allyson K Bechtel, Judy Geyer and David R Ragland

Institute of Transportation Studies, Research Reports, Working Papers, Proceedings from Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Berkeley

Abstract: Crashes between motor vehicles and pedestrians caused at least 4,882 deaths and about 78,000 injuries in 2001 in the United States. In recognition of these troubling statistics, many public and private institutions look to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies. Few resources are available to provide a comprehensive summary of the effectiveness of these options. This report reviews previous scientific evaluation of red light enforcement cameras, illuminated walk signal push buttons, automated pedestrian detection systems for traffic signals, flashing crosswalk lights, countdown signals, and animated eyes. The research and policy implications of these summaries provide guidelines for future research as well as a practical outline of options for transportation planners.

Keywords: Engineering; intelligent transportation systems; pedestrian safety countermeasures; traffic safety interventions; pedestrian injury; safeTREC (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003-12-19
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