DEVELOPING A PLAN

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TITLE:	Older Pedestrian Characteristics for Use in Highway Design
AUTHOR:	R. Knoblauch, M. Nitzburg, R. Dewar, J. Templer, M. Pietrucha, Center for Applied Research, Inc.
NUMBER:	FHWA-RD-93-177
YEAR:	1995
FORMAT:	Booklet
LENGTH:	122 pages
FEE:
INTENDED AUDIENCE:	Traffic Engineers, Planners, Pedestrian Program Coordinators

DESCRIPTION: This report develops guidelines for the design of pedestrian facilities for older persons to be used by traffic planners and engineers. The mental and physical capabilities of older persons, including visual perception, auditory processing, motor abilities, mobility disabilities, cognition, and behavioral factors are explored. Recommendations for changes to design standards and operational procedures are described. A field study that provides quantitative information on the walking speed, startup time, and stride length of older pedestrians, crossing strategies, and a list of references are included.

HOW TO GET:	Order from: The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse 1506 21st Street, NW Suite 210 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 800 760-NBPC, or 202 463-8405 Fax: 202 463-6625
CROSS LISTINGS:	older pedestrians, facilities