Pedestrian

PBIC 4/10 Webinar: Tools to Inventory Pedestrian Crossing Infrastructure

April 9, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, April 10 to discuss steps to take to prioritize safety improvements at crosswalk

WEBINAR INFORMATIONPedestrian Crosswalk in Los Angeles
TITLE: Tools to Inventory Pedestrian Crossing Infrastructure
DATE/TIME: Tuesday,...

New GHSA Report - Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2017 Preliminary Data

March 16, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

From 2007 to 2016, pedestrian fatalities increased 27%, while all other traffic deaths decreased by 14%. Pedestrian deaths are also accounting for a largerPedestrian Fatalities Graphic Shows Increase proportion of traffic fatalities then they have in the past 33 years. A new report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), "Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by...

CicLAvia Heart of the Foothills: April 22, 2018

February 21, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

Save the date for the first CicLAvia of 2018 on Sunday, April 22! It will be on a brand new route - the Heart of the Foothills - and will connect the city of San Dimas, the city of La Verne, the city of Pomona, and the city of Claremont.

CicLAvia 2012 Street Scene

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New Toolkit for Planning and Conducting a Walk Audit: Let's Go For A Walk

February 16, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

A walkable community - one where residents can safely walk to where they live, work or play - provides many benefits. And a walk audit is a very helpful tool forYouth doing a walk audit residents to get to know just how safe and walkable their streets are.

The Safe Routes to School National Partnership has just released a new toolkit that...

San Mateo County Wants Your Input on Critical Transportation Priorities

February 14, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

As part of their Get Us Moving (GUM) program, the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) wants to find out what residents think should be transportationGet Us Moving Campaign spending priorities. This includes priority options that promote safe walking and biking, such as improving bicycle and pedestrian access to promote healthy lifestyles;...

New FHWA Report: Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations

January 30, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a new report, Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety at Uncontrolled Crossing Locations that addressesFHWA Guide for Improving Pedestrian Safety safety issues at uncontrolled pedestrian crossing locations. The guide includes steps to assist an agency in selecting appropriate...

Feb. 27 Webinar: From the Ground Up: Built Environment Strategies and Support for Walkable Communities

January 26, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

On February 27, 2018 America Walks will host a webinar to discuss how built environment strategies such as land development plans, policies, and zoning code reforms can support walkable communities - and the importance of collaboration between planners, transportation and public health practitioners.

WEBINAR INFORMATION
TITLE: From the Ground Up: Built Environment Strategies and Support for Walkable Communities
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, February 27, 2018; 12:00PM - 1:00PM PST
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Jan. 22 Workshop: 2019 ATP Guidelines and Applications Workshop in Sacramento

January 19, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

Save the Date! The California Transportation Commission (CTC) is hosting a series of 2019 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 4 workshops and the next one scheduled is on Monday, January 22, 2018 from 1:00PM - 5:00PM in Sacramento:

Sacramento ATP Workshop Flyer

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Culver City Wants Your Input for Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan Update!

January 18, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The city of Culver City is in the process of updating their Bicycle & Pedestrian Action Plan and is inviting residents and visitors to help plan for important traffic safety improvements. This is a great opportunity for you to provide ideas and feedback on how to make biking and walking safer and more enjoyable in Culver City!

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Jan. 18th Webinar: Walking Toward Justice Episode #2

January 5, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

On January 18th, 2018 America Walks will present the second episode in their new Walking Toward Justice Webinar Series, "The Criminal Justice System's Impact on Walking and Walkability in Low-Income and Communities of Color." This quarterly event provides an opportunity to discuss and identify solutions for improving walkability for all with an interactive panel of leading scholars, activists, practitioners, America Walks Board members, and policymakers.

WEBINAR INFORMATION
TITLE: The Criminal Justice...