Statewide Safety Study of Bicycles and Pedestrians on Freeways, Expressways, Toll Bridges, and Tunnels

University Transportation Centers Program2001PDFTech ReportFerrara, Thomas C.Gibby, Adrain ReedMineta Transportation InstituteCalifornia. Department of TransportationUnited States. Department of Transportation. Research and Special Programs AdministrationUnited States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) ProgramMineta Transportation InstituteCaliforniaExpresswaysFreewaysTraffic safetyPedestrian safetyCyclistsBicyclesToll bridgesTunnelsStudiesFatalitiesCrashesSafetyMTI Report 01-01FHWA/CA/OR-01/2065W136Final ReportThe focus of this report is to develop policy recommendations guidelines, and policies for bicycle and pedestrian use of freeways expressways, tunnels, and toll bridges in California. Results from a survey and literature search are first presented. This is followed by an analysis of collision patterns for bicycles, freeway bicycles, and pedestrian collisions. The safety record of bicycles on bridges and in tunnels is then examined. A multivariate regression analysis of freeways open to bicycles and all freeway collision is described. The report concludes with recommendations addressing issues related to user education, data collection, age restrictions, shoulder geometry and procedures for allowing bicyclists to cross ramps.127