Applying Technology to Advance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

Presenters: 

• Peter Koonce, Portland (Moderator)
• Michael Moule, Kauai County
• Darcy Akers, City of Bellevue
• Franz Loewenherz, City of Bellevue
• Randy McCourt, Consultant
• Tom Bertulis, KTUA
• Jeffrey Conor, City of Seattle
• Jerry Schippa, City of Madison

Intersections are a location where there are significant challenges for practitioners. The application of technology to advance transportation safety is emerging. This session will focus on the work that cities have completed to measure risk and reduce crashes. From traffic signal timing to accessibility improvements, engineering practice continues to evolve as traditional partners such as the Federal Highway Administration consider changes to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.