With the rapid urbanization and motorization in China, road traffic accidents occur frequently. The improvement of built environment can effectively reduce the travel risk of pedestrians. However, at present, it draws little attention in China. Therefore, based on the existing literature and research, this paper systematically combs the related research on the impact of built environment on travel safety, and systematically reviews the research progress in this field from five aspects including urban development mode, density, land use, road environment and traffic management. This paper puts forward suggestions and prospects for the future study of built environment and travel safety in China, and appeals to urban planning academia to increase the research and attention on the impact of built environment on traffic safety.

built environment  /  travel behavior  /  traffic safety  /  healthy city