Pedestrian

Upcoming: October 2nd is Walk to School Day

September 18, 2019

Get ready to get moving! Students, parents, school and local officials, and public health and transportation representatives in communities across the U.S. will be celebrating National Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Why Walking and Biking Safety Matters

Walking for transportation is an excellent way to increase physical activity for kids and adults and foster healthy, livable communities. Walk to School Day raises awareness about the importance of walking and biking safety around schools and provides an...

Laws

This section covers the California legislation and vehicle codes related to improving roadway safety for people that walk, bike, or roll for transportation.

Changes to California Active Transportation Laws in 2019

February 5, 2019

A new group of California laws took effect January 1, 2019 related to roadway safety for bicycle and pedestrian travel.

In short, the new laws update rules for motorized scooters, amend guidelines for helmet use, extend hit-and-run law provisions to people using a Class I bikeway, and enable roadway users to accurately reflect their gender identity on state-issued documents.

Stay informed of California’s new traffic safety laws:

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New Resource: Core Elements for Vision Zero Communities

December 6, 2018

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

November 20, 2018

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...

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

October 10, 2018

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

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...

Applications open for 2018 Sustainable Communities Program

September 17, 2018

2018 Sustainable Communities Program Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Sustainable Communities Program through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)! The program recognizes sustainable solutions to local growth challenges and has resulted in local plans that promote sustainability through the integration of transportation and land use.

SCAG has awarded approximately $22.3...

Public Input Wanted for Nevada County Active Transportation Plan

September 14, 2018

Do you live in Nevada County? Get involved and share your input on the development of the new Active Transportation Plan (ATP)! The Nevada County Transportation Commission (NCTC), in coordination with the County of Nevada, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, and Town of Truckee is in the process of developing the plan, which will evaluate pedestrian and bicycle needs, and identify and prioritize active transportation recommendations by jurisdiction.

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Berkeley Pedestrian Master Plan: We need your feedback!

July 19, 2018

City of Berkeley

The City of Berkeley is currently working on a new Pedestrian Master Plan. What is a master plan? A master plan is a comprehensive report about a particular issue that is based on data collected through needs assessments, surveys and feedback.

The Department of Public Works is in...