1. Pedestrian Road Safety Audits Presented By: Jeffrey S. Bagdade, P.E. Opus International Consultants Michigan Office

2. 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)

3. A road safety audit also… P Considers the safety of all road users P Considers interactions at the borders or limits of the project P Examines the interaction of project elements P Proactively considers mitigation measures

4. Pedestrian Guidelines and Checklists 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

5. 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