Pedestrian

Tune in for active transportation webinars in June!

June 8, 2018
Submitted by Frances Fu

Observed annually in June by the National Safety Council, National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. In concert to this month’s theme of safety, we compiled a list of upcoming webinars around safe walkability and bikeability. How do we redesign places that put people first? How do we create safe spaces for all community members? Tune in for a month of exciting and informative webinars held...

Caltrans Wants Your Feedback for SB 1 Transportation Planning Grants

June 5, 2018
Submitted by Frances Fu

CaltransSenate Bill 1

In preparation for the upcoming fiscal year 2019-2020, Caltrans is facilitating workshops to gather public and stakeholder input in drafting and developing the...

Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 4 Workshop/Webinar on May 21

May 9, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

Are you interested in submitting an application for Cycle 4 of the 2019 Active Transportation Program (ATP)? Join the Active Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) on Monday, May 21, 2018 for a technical assistance workshop/webinar that will provide an overview of key program changes, and a technical demonstration of the ATP application. Download the flyer for event date, time, and location details!

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April 30 Webinar: Reducing the Risks to Child Pedestrians

April 20, 2018
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Children's Safety Network (CSN) will be hosting a free webinar on Monday, April 30, 2018 to provide an overview of data on pedestrian-related fatalities among children and describe the efforts of two organizations, the National Center for Safe Routes to School and Safe Kids Worldwide, to reduce risks to child pedestrians.

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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...