by Fehr and Peers | May 26, 2021 | Insights, Safety
What happens when the safety goals for now and the goals for the future are in conflict? A people-focused Safe System approach considers vulnerabilities today and in the future. Recently adopted as a priority by agencies such as FHWA, Caltrans, the City of Philadelphia, and the Washington State Department of Transportation, safe system is a traffic safety framework emphasizing shared responsibility and a proactive approach where death and serious injury are recognized as unacceptable costs of travel on our roads.
by Fehr and Peers | Aug 3, 2020 | Insights, Safety
Bus operators and people on bikes often share road space, travel at similar speeds, and have very different sizes, making moving easily and safely an ongoing challenge. We recently partnered with LA Metro on a comprehensive review of bike/bus interactions in LA County, and together, developed a set of design and education recommendations that can help and may be applied anywhere in the United States. Take a look!
by Fehr and Peers | Apr 2, 2020 | Resources, Safety
Although there is much uncertainty regarding how autonomous vehicles (AVs) might transform cities and influence roadway safety, our recent ITE Journal article “Safeguarding Safety for Road Users Now While Planning for an Automated Future” published alongside the Eno Center for Transportation explores different safety strategies that are important to consider both today and in an AV future.
by Fehr and Peers | Jan 29, 2020 | Resources, Safety
Vision Zero emphasizes a Safe Systems approach, which acknowledges that people make mistakes, and focuses on influencing system-wide practices, policies, and designs to lessen the severity of crashes.
by Fehr and Peers | Dec 11, 2018 | Safety, Uncategorized
Learn how the evolution of crossing treatments, guidance, and travel behavior is critical to addressing quality of life challenges and meeting expectations for those who walk.
by Fehr and Peers | Jul 1, 2018 | Resources, Safety
This guide evaluates various pedestrian and bicycle street designs from the NACTO Urban Bikeway and Urban Street Design Guides, categorizing them by their proven safety effectiveness to assist planners in making informed decisions.
