Published March 22, 2013
| Version 12351
Journal article
Open
Security in Crosswalks
Authors/Creators
Description
Lighting is not only important for the safety of traffic,
but also it is very important for the protection of pedestrians.
Improvement on visibility in a long distance, lighting, signing,
reduces considerably the risk of accidents in crosswalks. This paper
evaluates different aspects of crosswalks including signing and
lighting to improve road safety.
Files
12351.pdf
Files
(255.2 kB)
| Name | Size | Download all |
|---|---|---|
|
md5:97d82b2c8358b329b2e89db6cb38cfd0
|
255.2 kB | Preview Download |
Additional details
References
- http://www.volvocars.com
- Traffic safety facts 2006. U.S Department of Transportation. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
- Pedestrian Facilities Users Guide- Providing Safety and Mobility. Publication No. FHWA-RD-01-02. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration. March 2002.
- Pedestrian and bicycle information center, livable communities webinar series.
- Orden FOM/3053/2008, de 23 de septiembre, por la que se aprueba la Instrucci├│n Técnica para la instalaci├│n de reductores de velocidad y bandas transversales de alerta en carreteras de la Red de Carreteras del Estado.
- Manual on uniform traffic control devices (MUTCD).
- Real Decreto 1890/2008, de14 de noviembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de eficiencia energética en instalaciones de alumbrado exterio y sus instrucciones técnicas complementarias.
- Design and Evaluation of Effective Crosswalk Illumination. New Jersey. Department of Transportation. U.S. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration.
- An analysis of the safety of crosswalks with in-pavement warning lights, by George Gadiel. University of Massachusetts. May 2007.