The 2018 Texas Pedestrian Safety Forum was held on July 12, 2018 in Austin, Texas. The forum’s agenda, session descriptions, and presentations can be found below.
Pedestrian Safety Perspectives in Texas
Pedestrian safety is a priority in the State of Texas. Panelists will discuss the
activities that are happening at the state level and how the Strategic Highway
Safety Plan can be used to guide pedestrian safety initiatives in Texas.
- Pedestrian Safety: Robert Wunderlich, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- Pedestrian Safety: Terry Pence, Texas Department of Transportation
Planning for Pedestrian Safety in a Community
From large regions to small cities, pedestrian safety planning is taking place
throughout the State of Texas. Panelists will share lessons learned, challenges and
other key takeaways from their experience developing pedestrian safety plans for
their communities
- Pedestrian Safety in North Texas: Kevin Kokes, North Central Texas Council of Governments
- The Making of Austin’s Pedestrian Safety Action Plan: Laura Dierenfield, City of Austin
- When Your Urban Core Arrives, University Drive in College Station, TX, James Robertson, Lee Engineering / College Station
Keynote
Pedestrian safety activities not only occur in Texas but also in the surrounding
region and across the United States. Our keynote speaker will share information
about NHTSA’s pedestrian safety approach as well as discuss NHTSA led activities
and projects within NHTSA Region 6.
The Federal Perspective and NHTSA’s Role: Maggi Gunnels, Region 6 Director, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Approaches to Pedestrian Safety
Each of the following breakout sessions focuses on an important aspect of
pedestrian safety. In each breakout, panelists will each present for 7-10 minutes
and the last half of the session will feature a moderated discussion with the
audience
Innovative Data Use for Pedestrian Safety
- Understanding Dallas District Pedestrian Safety Issues: Minh Le, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- Methods to Monitor and Manage Pedestrian Travel: Shawn Turner, Texas A&M Transportation Institute
- Using Data to Move From Reactive to Proactive about Pedestrian Safety: Carly Haithcock, City of Austin/Toole Design Group
Engineering and Design Countermeasures for Pedestrian Safety
- Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossings: Elizabeth Hilton, Federal Highway Administration
- Bike/Ped Safety Countermeasures: Karen Lorenzini, Texas Department of Transportation
- Urban Design Principles for Safety, Heyden Walker Black, Black + Vernooy
Policy, Laws and Legislation Affecting Pedestrian Safety
- Activity Friendly Communities: Greg Griffin
- Right or Wrong the Pedestrian Loses: Sgt. Michael Barger
- Policies and Pedestrians: Diane Dohm
Stakeholder Updates
- Vision Zero Austin: Heyden Walker Black
- Be Safe Be Seen: Lisa Johnson
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Analysis Tool: Boya Dai
- Safe Kids Austin: Carlee McConnell
- Early Child Safety Education Focusing on Pedestrians: Myung Ko
- Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: Lily Lowder
- Walk.Bike.Safe: Neal Johnson