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This is an ASCE Micro Learning Seminar consisting of short modules and videos for ease in consuming and learning.
Instructor: Kevin Chang, PH.D., P.E.
Course Length: 2.5 Hours
Purpose and Background
The focus of this online four-module course is to provide a comprehensive analysis and understanding of pedestrian safety issues at roadway intersections. Background or training in traffic operations and some familiarity of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (MUTCD), is recommended.
This course will benefit to practitioners/designers who are tasked with the planning/design of pedestrian safety issues at intersections in your community. General concepts related to the infrastructure of the pedestrian environment will be covered along with a discussion on crosswalks and signal timing requirements. The guidelines in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, (MUTCD), will be discussed, along with pedestrian safety issues at school zones, and a case study will be provided to further enhance the learning process. The presentation concludes with a discussion as to how outreach and education can provide value to you, your agency, and your local community.
Learning Outcomes and Benefits
An Introduction to Pedestrian Safety
- Learn why this topic is important from an operations standpoint
- Identify the user groups who benefit from added pedestrian safety measures
Examining the Pedestrian Environment at Intersections
- Learn about the components of pedestrian infrastructure at intersections
- Learn about the pedestrian signal infrastructure elements at intersections
Pedestrian Safety in School Zones
- Learn why school zones deserve special attention
- Learn about the components of pedestrian safety in school zones
Linking Pedestrian Safety Concepts with Design and Implementation
- Determine field data collection needs and how to apply this information to your intersection design
- Learn about some of the trends with regard to pedestrian safety at intersections
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Intended Audience
- Public Agency Engineers
- Public Agency Planners
- Consultants
- Pedestrian Safety Advocates
Course Outline
An Introduction to Pedestrian Safety
- Pedestrian Safety
- Statistics
- Serving All Users
Examining the Pedestrian Environment at Intersections
- Intersection Infrastructure
- Marked vs. Unmarked Crosswalks
- Signal Timing Requirements
Pedestrian Safety in School Zones
- Background
- Signs and Markings
- Public Education
Linking Pedestrian Safety Concepts with Design and Implementation
- Signalized Intersection Case Study
- Concepts
- Course Summary
How to Earn your PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 1 year of purchasing the course.