Jonathan Stiles (Florida Atlantic University) and Harvey Miller presented their research on “How does street space influence crash frequency? An analysis using segmented street view imagery,” to the Strategic Highway Safety Plan Steering Committee, Ohio Department of Transportation on June 17. The steering committee is interested in their recently published study on how serious auto crashes in urban areas are more likely on city streets that look to drivers like highways. Stiles and Miller discussed the implications for designing streets and roads in cities, suburbs and rural areas of Ohio, and future steps for using street imagery in safety research and policy.

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