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A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities
Chapter 2: Who can help me make my neighborhood a safer place to walk?
Once you have identified and assessed a problem, it is time to take action. This section provides a step-by-step plan of action for addressing pedestrian problems in your community. The steps should be followed from beginning to end, but you may have already completed some of these in identifying the pedestrian safety issues you want to address.
Section Topics:
Step 1: Determine the Scale of the Issue
Step 2: Build Awareness and Community Support
Step 3: Identify the Department or Agency Responsible for Making Improvements
Step 4: Contact Agency Representatives and Present Your Case
Step 5: Build Support for Long-Term Change
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Program Contact
Tamara Redmon
tamara.redmon@dot.gov
202-366-4077 Dick Schaffer
dick.schaffer@dot.gov
202-366-2176
What’s New
The FHWA Safety Office is continually developing new materials to assist states, localities and citizens in improving pedestrian and bicycle safety. The materials listed on this page were completed recently.
New Proven Countermeasures for Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian Forum - Spring 2012
Spotlight on Pedestrian Safety
Promoting the Implementation of Proven Pedestrian Countermeasures
State Best Practice Policy for Medians
State Best Practice Policy for Shoulders and Walkways
Pedestrian Countermeasure Policy Best Practice Report
The State of Florida is developing a statewide Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. They have set up a project website that includes information about the project, workshop presentations and resources relating to pedestrian safety.
Evaluating Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures
Safety Benefits of Raised Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Areas: Brochure, Booklet
Safety Benefits of Walkways, Sidewalks, and Paved Shoulders: Brochure, Booklet
Pedestrian Safety Strategic Plan
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