Reducing the number and severity of collisions involving bicyclists requires strategies that are targeted towards addressing the main factors that lead to collisions. Based on what is known about bicycle-related crashes, the following objectives-targeted both toward locations where crashes occur as well as toward the causal factors of crashes-are most likely to reduce the number and/or severity of crashes: Reduce bicycle crashes at intersections; Reduce bicycle crashes along roadways; Reduce motor vehicle speeds; Reduce bicycle crashes at midblock crossings; Improve safety awareness and behavior; Increase use of bicycle safety equipment; Reduce influence of hazards.
Guidance for Implementation of the AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Volume 18: A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Bicycles
2008
177 pages
Report
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English
Transportation Safety , Road Transportation , Transportation & Traffic Planning , Transportation , Accident reduction , Bicycles , Implementation , Transportation safety , Highway safety , Fatality prevention , Strategies , Costs , Motor vehicle accidents , Guidelines , Injury prevention , AASHTO Strategic Highway Safety Plan , Collision reduction