Multi-Method Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Right-Turn Lanes Status: CompleteReport Date: 01/05/2026 Summary: The pedestrian safety impacts of dedicated right-turn lanes are primarily a concern at intersections with high pedestrian and traffic volumes. On roads with lower traffic volumes, dedicated right-turn lanes are beneficial or neutral for pedestrian safety. However, while dedicated right-turn lanes on higher-volume roadways are associated with slower turn speeds, the rate of drivers stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalk is lower. To address safety concerns at higher-volume intersections, especially driver–pedestrian interactions at secondary crosswalks, transportation practitioners should consider incorporating countermeasures that improve sightlines, slow traffic and better alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians. Final Deliverables: Multi-Method Investigation of Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Right Turn Lanes (Report #2026-04) Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Dedicated Right-Turn Lane (Research Summary) Related Materials: Crossroads: Pedestrian Safety Impacts of Dedicated Right-Turn Lanes (Blog Post) ‘He was fast … he ran you right over’: what it’s like to get hit by an SUV (News/Publication Article) Related Research:
