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The California Pedestrian Safety Assessments Program

The California Pedestrian Safety Assessments Program aims to improve pedestrian safety through a systematic approach. This presentation covers the comprehensive PSA process, highlighting essential phases: Pre-Visit with data collection, Site Visit involving walk audits and preliminary recommendations, and Post-Visit where final reports are generated. Included are insightful case studies from various settings, such as school areas and transit stations, and key lessons learned emphasizing collaboration, participation from multiple departments, and the importance of concept graphics. This framework offers valuable strategies for successful pedestrian safety improvements.

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The California Pedestrian Safety Assessments Program

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  1. The California Pedestrian Safety Assessments Program ITE Western ConferenceJune 26, 2012 Matt Benjamin, Associate Fehr & Peers m.benjamin@fehrandpeers.com

  2. Presentation Overview • PSA Process • Case Studies (recent PSAs) • Keys to Success / Lessons Learned

  3. PSA Process Insert web screen grab

  4. PSA Process

  5. PSA Process • Phase 1: Pre-Visit • Data collection • Phone interview • Phase 2: Site Visit • Walk audits • Preliminary recommendations • Phase 3: Post-Visit • Final report

  6. Pre-Visit Questionnaire/data request

  7. Pre-Visit Collision Data / OTS Rankings

  8. Pre-Visit + Phone Interview Draft Benchmarking Section

  9. Site Visit

  10. Site Visit Participant Packet

  11. Site Visit Mark-Up Aerials with Recommendations

  12. Post-Visit Finalize focus area recommendations Draft report Submit draft report to Tech Transfer Tech Transfer sends to Applicant

  13. Post-Visit Finalize site-specific improvement suggestions

  14. Tech Transfer is owner, applicant receives a copy • In-house reference • Not intended for formal adoption • Can be incorporated into General Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, etc. • Grant applications (SRTS/SR2S, Regional CFP) Post-Visit

  15. Case Studies School Area

  16. Case Studies Transit Station / Commercial District

  17. Case Studies Major Bus Corridor / Transit Agency Lead

  18. Case Studies Challenging Crossing

  19. Case Studies Restaurant / Nightlife District

  20. Lessons Learned • Elements for success • Concurrent with other planning effort (General Plan update, ped/bike plan) • Site improvements can be linked to upcoming grant cycle (safe routes,etc) • Participation from multiple departments and decision makers • Wheelchair user attends site visit

  21. Lessons Learned • Evaluators can help focus efforts • Concept graphics are key motivator (vision / funding) • Update benchmarks to keep up with current trends/research • Coordinate with other ped safety efforts at state/federal level • Follow up/evaluation is needed

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