Evaluation of Different Types of Pedestrian-Vehicle Separations

Author(s):

Sarkar, Shiela

Organization:

Transportation Research Board

Publisher/Date:

Transportation Research Board, 1995

Rating:

Useful

Abstract:

This paper (TRR 1502), although brief, catalogues pedestrian-vehicle separations, evaluates them, and suggests which type can be used where. Useful to planners and advocates, it not only gives generic locations where a certain separation works best, it also has pictures of examples.

Starting with a brief history, the author first classifies separations as horizontal, time, vertical, and soft, and then further subdivides these. In a chart format, she then gives generic examples of each, and what components of the separation are physical, psychological, visual, social, and legal. The chart format makes everything very clear.

Designers and planners can use the information in this paper to establish a rationale for their decisions. But, unfortunately, the analysis of the various separations as barriers to persons of limited ability is not addressed fully. This shortcoming in an otherwise excellent paper can be easily explored by the author if she plans to expand this study.

Number of Pages:

83-95

Table of Contents?

No

Index?

No

Illustrations?

Yes (Photograph)

Material Type:

Report

Key Document?

No

Categories:

Policy, Research, Education, Advocacy, Planning, Concept/Schematic Design

Keywords:

Transportation Planning, Pedestrian Safety, Pedestrian Comfort

Record Last Updated:

July 2006