Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de santé publique
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Can J Public Health · Oct 2015
Major urban road characteristics and injured pedestrians: A representative survey of intersections in Montréal, Quebec.
In urban settings, pedestrian fatalities and injuries are concentrated on major roads. This study aims to describe urban intersections with major roads (arterials and collector roads) and explore the association between intersection characteristics and injured pedestrians. ⋯ The results show that besides traffic and pedestrian volumes, intersection characteristics contribute to pedestrian injuries. The reduction of traffic lanes, parking prohibition near intersections and implementation of appropriate pedestrian refuge areas would improve pedestrian safety.