Workshop to review problem-behavior research programs: Pedestrian, bicycle, and pupil transportation safety

Abstract

This report presents the proceedings of a workshop on pedestrian, bicycle, and pupil transportation safety. The purpose of this workshop was to develop specific recommendations for the planning and implementation of NHTSA research, development, and demonstration projects in the program area of Pedestrian, Bicycle, Pupil Transportation Studies. Workshop participants represented both the practitioner and researcher communities. Specific program elements were reviewed in-depth. Two working groups parti cipated in a series which dealt with the following topics: Research and Development; Traffic Safety Programs; and Technology Transfer. This report summarizes discussions of these topics. Recommendations about specific program elements concerning the direction of future research in this area are presented.