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TITLE:FHWA Study Tour: for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety in England, Germany, and The Netherlands
AUTHOR:Charles V. Zegeer, Michael Cynecki, John Fegan, Brian Gilleran, Peter Lagerwey, Carol Tan, Bob Works
NUMBER:FHWA-PL-95-006
YEAR:1994
FORMAT:Booklet
LENGTH:101 pages
FEE:
INTENDED
AUDIENCE:
Traffic Engineers, Planners, Safety Activists, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:

This study documents findings of practices and policies for improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety in England, the Netherlands, and Germany. Cities in each country are separately examined. Major findings for improving safety include reducing vehicle speed, restricting traffic movements, reducing travel distances, handling highway capacity problems, using pedestrian crossings and facilities, having a philosophy of nonmotorized transportation, safety education and promotion, reporting of accidents and injuries, and police enforcement.

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:England, Netherlands, Germany, traffic calming, facilities, education, enforcement

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