Pedestrian

What Are Complete Streets?

February 28, 2019
SUBMITTED BY ALI VON KLAN

In communities throughout California, there is a call to make our streets safer for people of all ages and abilities, no matter how they are traveling, whether that is by car, walking, biking or riding a bus. In 2016, 16 pedestrians died every day in traffic collisions, averaging a pedestrian every 1.5 hours. Bicycle fatalities increased by 8.1% from 136 fatalities in 2015 to 147 fatalities in 2016. How might we rethink this focus and design with safety in mind for all modes of travel?

Complete Streets Defined

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Upcoming Active Transportation Webinars in April

March 25, 2019
SUBMITTED BY ALI VON KLAN

Stay up to date with the latest road safety trends and best practices in active transportation with webinars happening in April 2019!

This month, learn about ways to improve the health and safety for people walking and rolling for transportation with webinars from ChangeLab Solutions, the Federal Highway Safety Administration (FHWA), the Transportation Research Board (TRB), ITS Professional Capacity Building Program, America Walks, the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, and Portland State University’s Transportation Research and Education...

Active Transportation Webinars in January & February

December 31, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

2019 is nearly here! In celebration of the upcoming New Year and the opportunity to gain insights, tools, and practices for creating safer streets for all in your community, we've gathered together a selection of webinars promoting active transportation in January and February.

Have a webinar you'd like us to share? Please submit your event here.

Let's Get Moving: The Power of Physical Activity
Hosted by America Walks January 9, 2019; 11am-12pm PT //...

New Resource: Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities

December 6, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

From coast to coast, a number of cities have commited to Vision Zero, an approach to road safety that aims to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while working to ensure safety for all. To help city leaders focus commitments and actions on the most significant and proven areas of change to advance safe mobility, the Vision Zero Network has released a new resource, "Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities."

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Active Transportation Webinars in December

December 3, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

As the year comes to a close, we've gathered together a selection of webinars promoting active transportation, and proven road safety approaches and countermeasures.

Have a webinar you'd like us to share? Please submit your event here.

Vision Zero 101: The Basics
Hosted by Vision Zero Network
December 05, 2018 at 9am PT / 12Pm ET // Registration

This webinar will...

New SRTSNP Report: Complete Streets Policies & Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans

November 20, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

Increasing opportunities for walking and biking has many health benefits. But how can cities and counties support and create streets in our communities that are accessible and safe for all users? What types of improvements and plans are needed forCover of new SRTSNP Report pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and motorists to get where they need to go safely, comfortably and easily?

A new report published...

LA Metro wants your feedback for the Long Range Transportation Plan

November 7, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

Metro (the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) is currently working on updating their Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which was last adopted in 2009. To help shape the update of the plan, Metro is seeking public input on their project website, Our Next LA*.

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Active Transportation Webinars in November

November 1, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

This month, we're highlighting a selection of webinars promoting active transportation, walkability, and how to create safer walking and biking for all in our communities.

Have a webinar you'd like us to share? Please submit your event here.

Learn the Ropes: How to Start your Safe Routes to School Program
Hosted by Safe Routes to School National Partnership
November 13, 2018 at 10am PT...

New: FHWA Guide for Scalable Risk Assessment Methods for Pedestrians and Bicyclists

October 10, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently published the Guide for Scalable Risk Assessment Methods for Pedestrians and Bicyclists as a resource for transportation agencies and practitioners for assessing pedestrian and bicyclist risk. The guide provides a methodical approach for the purposes of identifying high-priority areas and transportation facilities for safety improvement, evaluating specific countermeasures and locations before and after improvements are made, and tracking...

New FHWA Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Information Search Tool!

September 17, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

For those engaged in planning, designing or advocating for safe pedestrian and bicycle facilities, tracking down the resources you need can be a challenge. ToFHWA Safety Report on Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design help solve this problem, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safety Office recently launched the new...