What resources are available for improving transit access for pedestrians?
The Federal Highway Administration’s Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies is a comprehensive resource for addressing pedestrian safety and accessibility needs related to transit. The guide is intended to provide transit agency staff with an easy-to-use resource for improving pedestrian safety. The guide includes a variety of approaches to address common pedestrian safety issues that are likely to arise near transit stations, bus stops, and other places where transit (bus or rail) is operated. It provides references to publications, guides, and other tools to identify pedestrian safety problems. Descriptions of engineering, education, and enforcement programs that have been effectively applied by transit agencies are included as well as background information about pedestrian safety and access to transit. Download the guide or order a free hard copy.
