Pedestrian

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...

PBIC 12/14 Webinar: Safety Performance Measures for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

December 13, 2017
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday, December 14, 2017 to discuss safety performance measures for bicyclists and pedestrians involved in crashes with motor vehicles.

WEBINAR INFORMATIONCampus Street San Luis Obispo
TITLE: Safety Performance Measures for...

PBIC 12/11 Webinar: Determining the Safety Impacts of Bicycling and Walking Investments

December 4, 2017
SUBMITTED BY LISA PETERSON

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) will be hosting a free webinar on Monday, December 11, 2017 to discuss the safety effectiveness of contermeasures and the value of crash modification factors for bicycle and pedestrian safety:

WEBINAR INFORMATION
TITLE: Determining the Safety Impacts of Bicycling and Walking Investments
DATE/TIME: Monday, December 11, 2017; 10:00am - 11:30am PST
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The Alameda County Transportation Commission Wants Your Feedback!

November 30, 2017
Lisa Peterson

The Alameda County Transportation Commission is in the process (Fall 2017 - Fall 2018) of developing a long term vision for the San Pablo Avenue corridor, which carries thousands of people every day along north-south connections throughout the East Bay. They are seeking your input to help them identify short-term projects that will improve the safety and experience of all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists and transit users.

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PBIC Webinar 11/8: Addressing Speed-Related Crashes with a Focus on Protecting Children

November 3, 2017

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is hosting a free webinar that will highlight diverse efforts to reduce traffic speed and promote safe walking and biking for children:

TITLE: Addressing Speed-Related Crashes with a Focus on Protecting Children
DATE/TIME:Wednesday,November 8, 2017; 12pm-130pm Pacific Time
REGISTRATION: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6213928833266999299

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FHWA Report: How to Develop a Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Action Plan

October 18, 2017

Since 2004, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Adminstration (FHWA) Safety Office has been working to aggressively reduce pedestrian deaths by focusing extra resources on the cities and states with the highest pedestrian fatalities and/or fatality rates. Part of this effort has included development of the guide, "How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan", which helps state and local officials know where to begin to address pedestrian safety issues. The FHWA just recently revised the guide and has made it available...

Application for the 2017 Community Change Micro Grants from America Walks Open

October 13, 2017

America Walks, partners of the Every Body Walk! Collaborative and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, have announced the opening of the 2017 round of their Community Change Grants! This program awards grantees up to $1500 in community stipends to fund or help to catalyze smaller-scale, low-cost projects and Family Walking in Parkprograms that increase the...