September is #PedestrianSafetyMonth! Everyone is a pedestrian; whether or not walking is one’s primary mode of travel, or as a commute mode, walking is gaining in numbers. Yet, nearly 16 pedestrians died every day, averaging a pedestrian every 1.5 hours, in traffic collisions in 2016. According to the latest pedestrian safety facts from UC Berkeley SafeTREC, pedestrian fatalities rose 32.8% from 653 in 2012 to 867 in 2016 in California. Explore these upcoming webinars that address issues around creating safe spaces to walk for all, and be sure to register in advance.
Talking about Safe Routes to School: Spice Up Your Communications
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) // Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Need to get the word out on improving pedestrian safety? This webinar will highlight successful Safe Routes to School communication strategies and platforms that have worked best for communities.
Pedestrians Are People Too: The Criminalization of Walking Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 11 AM PT (2 PM ET) // America WalksEveryone who is able to walk is a pedestrian. Too often, walking, among other modes of "alternative" transportation, is not in the initial stages of planning, promotion and protection. In this webinar, speakers will discuss the increased messaging around victim-blaming, distracted walking legislation and other methods of criminalizing walking.
Walking Towards Justice: Connecting and Allying with the Disability Rights Movement
Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 11 AM (2 PM ET) // Registration // America Walks
The fourth episode of America Walks’ Walking Towards Justice discussion series will explore how we can be allies and advocates for people with disability. The discussion will dive in the history of the disability rights movement, the intentional commitment to create accessible and inclusive spaces, and the call to action we all need to create safe, equitable and enjoyable places for everyone to walk and be physically active. Join the conversation and learn how we all can contribute and promote spatial justice for all community members.