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What
Role Do You Play ?
We can all be the victims of a pedestrian crash - none
of us (children, working age adults, or the elderly) is invulnerable.
To achieve a pedestrian safe and mobile community we need to have a
partnership between the pedestrian and those capable of influencing
and environment. They are the government, elected officials, media,
public and private officials and many more (see outer circle).
Pedestrian
Safety Problem National Overview
Too many of us are killed every year - that's a "jet
load" of persons crashing every week.
Pedestrian
Crashes
As you read through these slides at least 15-20 pedestrians
will be killed or injured. Think about what you can do to stop this
from happening in your community.
Who
Dies as a Pedestrian?
Alcohol
is Part of the Problem
Alcohol is a serious problem in many communities. What
about yours?
Benefits
of Walkability
Improving "walkability" is much more than just
safety and mobility, it's about "Quality of Life Issues."
Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon is now a huge success story - your community
can also become its own success story.
Elements of Walkability
Walkability has many components.
Other
Walkability Enhancements
Improving walkability means looking at the "bigger
picture."
Barriers
to Walkability
Pedestrian
Advisory Group
In many communities their is no one to speak out for
the pedestrian - is your community like this? The formation of a Pedestrian
Advisory Group (PAG) is the first part of the process in helping your
community to identify and solve their own pedestrian problems. A group
like this have more credibility than an individual, brings a variety
of perspectives and skills, and increased community contacts and awareness.
Who
Should Serve on PAG
The PAG brings a variety of perspectives and skills.
Reaching
Out to Decision-Makers
The PAG have more credibility than an individual.
Reaching
Out to the Public
Help
is Available
Check out some of your state contacts in the pedestrian
area - call them for a Pedestrian Safety Roadshow.
Pedestrian
Safety Tool Box
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