PEDSAFE is a pedestrian safety guide and countermeasure selection system endorsed by the FHWA. The guide portion of the tool contains information on background, analysis, statistics, and implementation. The countermeasures portion of the tool contains a selection tool, a countermeasure list, and selection matrices.

BIKESAFE is a bicycle safety guide and countermeasure selection system endorsed by the FHWA. The guide portion of the tool contains information on background, analysis, statistics, and implementation. The countermeasures portion of the tool contains a selection tool, a countermeasure list, and selection matrices.

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool (PBCAT) is a crash analysis tool that includes an input form designer, group crash typing, location data inputs, crash reports, countermeasures, system tools to help select appropriate countermeasures, and import/export capabilities. Beginning in 2021 CRIS data will include crash groups and types, which will aid in PBCAT safety analysis of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Download requires registration.

The Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Information Search Tool is a search engine for more than 100 pedestrian and bicyclist reports, each of which meets FHWA’s standards. This tool can be used when searching for pedestrian safety information.

Additional pedestrian and bicycle safety resources are listed below.

NCHRP 893 - Systemic Pedestrian Safety Analysis
Systemic approach that enables agencies to select appropriate countermeasures for locations with limited crash data. Similar to a PLTS.
NCHRP Report 926 - Guidance to Improve Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Intersections
Provides pedestrian and bicycle safety solutions for different intersection designs and operational treatments.
NCHRP Report 948 - Guide for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety at Alternative and Other Intersections and Interchanges
Provides guidance on adjusting intersection and interchange geometric features to reduce confusion and increase safety for all users.
NCHRP 03-133 - Traffic Signal Design and Operations for Non-Motorized Users
Identifies gaps in current design to address the comfort and safety of an increasing number of pedestrians and bicyclists.
NCHRP 17-56 - Development of CMF for Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing Treatments
Ongoing research indicating the importance of enhancing crossing treatments.
NCHRP 17-84 - Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Estimation and Developing HCM Pedestrian Methodologies for Safe and Sustainable Communities
Discussion of crash and fatality rates to inform the national infrastructure improvements needed to combat increasing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities.
NCHRP 17-87 - Enhancing Pedestrian Volume Estimation and Developing HCM Pedestrian Methodologies for Safe and Sustainable Communities
A scalable guide for tangible improvements to achieve safe and sustainable communities.
NCHRP 17-97 - Strategies to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Night
Examines the root cause of the increase in nighttime fatalities and identifies ways to address the issue with limited funding.
NCHRP 22-37 - Development of a MASH Barrier to Shield Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Other Vulnerable Users from Motor Vehicles
Research on the development of safe, cost effective, sensible crash barriers that address the safety of all users.
NCHRP 03-141 - Guidance on Midblock Pedestrian Signals (MPS)
Develops solutions and expands options to improve safety at midblock crossings while attending to transportation users of all ages and abilities.
NCHRP 20-102(33) - Safety of Vulnerable Road Users in a C/AV Future
Research that explores technologies that may help protect pedestrians and bicyclists who may not have a receiver that communicates with C/AV technology.
FHWA-SA-17-072 - Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations
Research analysis and suggested solutions for implementation of safety measures at uncontrolled crossings.
FHWA-HRT-04-100 - Safety Effects of Marked versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations: Final Report and Recommended Guidelines
Provides guidance on crosswalk criteria that may improve pedestrian and motorist safety.
FHWA-SA-20-042 - Pedestrian and Bicyclist RSA Guide and Prompt Lists
Identifies user mistakes and misjudgments and reduces the severity of their consequences through improvements to infrastructure.
FHWA-SA-18-032 - Guide for Scalable Risk Assessment Methods for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Calculating risk values to inform decisions on pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure
FHWA-SA-14-099 - A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Biking
Identifying pedestrian and bicyclist safety issues to what is needed to enact the necessary improvements
FHWA-SA-07-017 - Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies
Describes common safety issues in areas where transit is operational with examples of existing improvements that have been effectively implemented
FHWA-SA-18-077 - Bikeway Selection Guide
Examines tradeoffs relating to the selection of bikeway options in matters of safety, implementation, and advocating for its place in future transportation projects
FHWA-SA-21-010 - Supplement to the Bikeway Selection Guide
Includes common performance metrics and spatial needs of bikeways at intersections with safety and equity design principles in mind