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Chapter 2: Who can help me make my neighborhood a safer place to walk?

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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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