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A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities
This section of the guide is designed to provide you with essential information on pedestrian issues as well as references for finding additional details. You will find definitions to commonly used terms and answers to frequent questions, as well as a summary of other useful sources for pedestrian safety information.
Section Topics:
Definition of Key Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
Links and References
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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 Spotlight on Pedestrian Safety
New Promoting the Implementation of Proven Pedestrian Countermeasures
Pedestrian Forum - Fall 2011
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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