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Pedestrian Safety

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Although walking is a legitimate mode of transportation, it needs to be improved in every community in the United States. It is no longer acceptable that close to 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic every year, that people with disabilities cannot travel without encountering barriers, and that a desirable and efficient mode of travel has been made difficult and uncomfortable. This site is designed to make it easier for the pedestrian safety practitioner and advocate to locate and acquire the most appropriate resources to meet their particular planning, design, and operation needs for pedestrian facilities.

New - A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities

New - Evaluation of Pedestrian Countermeasures in Three Cities:  San Francisco, Las Vegas and Miami

New - Pedestrian Road Safety Audit Guidelines and Prompt Lists

New - Pedestrian Forum, Spring 2008

New - How to Create a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan

The Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System

Pedestrian Safety Campaign

 "Safer Journey"Gold Camera Award - International Film and Video Festival

 

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