A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities

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Resource Materials

This section includes more detailed fact sheets, specific ways to take action, and sample materials that can be used to generate ideas and improve the walkability of your community.

Resource Sheet 1: Pedestrian Safety Improvement Activities

Resource Sheet 2: Ten Reasons to Support Walking

Resource Sheet 3: Identifying Pedestrian Safety Concerns Using a Walkability Audit

Resource Sheet 4: Local Sources of Information and Materials

Resource Sheet 5: Anticipating Concerns

Resource Sheet 6: Ten Things Your Pedestrian Group Can Do

Resource Sheet 7: Engineering Solutions to Improve Pedestrian Safety

Resource Sheet 8: Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers

Resource Sheet 9: Strategies for Pedestrian Safety Education and Public Awareness

Resource Sheet 10: Enforcement Contact Worksheet

Resource Sheet 11: Sample "Warning" Letter to Drivers

 

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Program Contact

Tamara Redmon

202-366-4077

Dick Schaffer

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