Thousands of communities have adopted Complete Streets policies that ensure that the needs of all road users, particularly pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, are considered in roadway design. Yet many such policies inadequately consider the needs of freight vehicles and goods movement. Trucks represent an increasing share of traffic in many communities, and their negative impacts are often inequitably distributed, with designated freight routes disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities. In order to safely accommodate all road users and prevent fatal crashes, we need to identify and mitigate hazards and reduce potential future conflicts through integrated, proactive planning.
This presentation considers recent research in Louisiana analyzing the challenge of balancing safety and access on a shared roadway network. Factors covered include:
Spatial analysis to understand the extent of the conflict;
Innovative crash analyses to get to the root of the problem;
Outreach to better understand perspectives and needs of freight industry insiders; and
Development of policies, planning, designs, and operations to support safer systems for all.
Learn about scalable, replicable analytic methods, design guidance, and lessons learned to help other communities address this crucial safety challenge. Closed Captioning
Learning Objectives:
Articulate a strategy for identifying and evaluating existing and potential conflicts between freight vehicles and vulnerable road users.
Identify common crash types and contributing factors between heavy vehicles and vulnerable road users, as well as key concerns of both groups.
Translate national guidance and best practices into local policy and design frameworks that support the needs of freight vehicles and operators as part of a holistic Complete Streets approach.
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