Cities Safer by Design
2015
This report from the World Resources Institute shares 34 different design elements to improve safety and quality of life in cities, with specific focus on saving lives from traffic fatalities. Aimed specifically at urban planners and policymakers, the report emphasizes building and retrofitting urban settings in ways that reduce the need for vehicle transport, and reducing vehicle speeds where multiple road users coexist. The report’s recommendations for specific design elements focus on urban design that alleviates need for vehicle travel; traffic calming measures; arterials and intersections with clearer crossings and medians; pedestrian facilities and bicycling networks; and safety improvements around mass transit centers.
Source:
Report. Welle B et al. Cities Safer by Design. World Resources Institute 2015. http://www.wri.org/publication/cities-safer-design.