Objectives:
Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Describe strategies for educating people about walking and bicycling.
- Describe strategies for developing an effective program of enforcement of laws that will help pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Describe strategies for encouraging people to walk and bike.
Pre-Instruction:
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Objectives |
Present and explain the three lesson goals listed above (V-24-1). |
Information Presentation:
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Information Sequence |
Outline the presentation of the lecture (V-24-2). |
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Information |
Tell about the different ways of educating people about walking and bicycling (V-24-3). Describe enforcement practices that help pedestrians and bicyclists (V-24-4). Talk about what information can be used to encourage people to walk and bike (V-24-5 and V-24-6). |
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Example(s) |
Show examples (e.g., slides, videotape) of different types of education or public service campaigns related to pedestrian and bicycle activities. |
Student Participation:
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Practice |
Have the students design an education, enforcement, or encouragement campaign for your community. |
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Feedback |
Provide comment and feedback to the class as appropriate. |
Follow-Up:
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Review |
Lesson Objective:
- Describe education strategies related to walking and bicycling
- Describe enforcement strategies that help pedestrians and bicyclists
- Describe strategies for encouraging people to walk and bike
Lesson Outline:
- Education strategies
- Enforcement practices
- Encouragement strategies
Education Strategies:
- Teach walking and biking skills to children
- Teach walking and biking skills to adults
- Train drivers about walkers and bikers
- Develop and use safety messages
Enforcement Practices:
- Review/Modify existing pedestrian/bike laws
- Aggressively enforce pedestrian/bike laws
- Review/Modify young violator practices
- Reduce bicycle theft
- Reduce assaults on pedestrians and bicyclists
- Implement non-motorized patrolling
Encouragement Strategies:
- Add non-motorized options to motor pools
- Require TDM plans from industry
- Include walking and biking in local recreational programs
Encouragement Strategies (continued):
- Promote use of non-motorized travel through special events
- Inform target audiences
- Develop a public service announcement (PSA) ad campaign
Lesson Summary:
- Aggressive campaigns related to education, enforcement, and encouragement can be effective means for increasing walking and bicycling