pedestrian road safety audits presented by: jeffrey s. bagdade, p.e. opus international consultants...

Pedestrian Road Safety AuditsPedestrian Road Safety Audits

Presented By:Jeffrey S. Bagdade, P.E.Opus International ConsultantsMichigan Office

What is a Road Safety Audit?What is a Road Safety Audit?

A road safety audit is a

formal safety performance examination

of an existing or future road or intersection

by an independent audit team.

Photo: Craig Allred (FHWA)

A road safety audit also…A road safety audit also…

Considers the safety of all road users

Considers interactions at the borders or limits of the project

Examines the interaction of project elements

Proactively considers mitigation measures

Pedestrian Guidelines and Checklists Pedestrian Guidelines and Checklists for Road Safety Audits for Road Safety Audits

FHWA is developing guidelines to assist practitioners ID the types of issues to target in a RSA when considering non-motorized road users

Questions?Questions?

Jeffrey S. Bagdade, P.E.

Opus International Consultants

6230 Orchard Lake Road

Suite 110

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248-752-7855

Jeffrey.Bagdade@opushamilton.com

www.opushamilton.com