Comment:
Enforcement approaches to improve walking and biking for communities, including pedestrian and bicycle safety laws and Strategies for local law enforcement (Targeted pedestrian safety enforcement operations, Photo enforcement, Radar speed trailers and active speed monitors, High visibility enforcement, Progressive ticketing, Double fines in school zones and other special interest areas) and Strategies for community members (Neighborhood speed watch, Adult school crossing guards, Traffic complaint hotline, and Neighbor outreach and education).

Last Updated (Year): 2015

Year Produced: 2015

Abstract:

This guide is intended to assist residents, parents, community association members, and others in getting involved in making communities safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The guide includes facts, ideas, and resources to help residents learn about traffic problems that affect pedestrians and bicyclists and to find ways to help address these problems and promote safety among all road users. The guide includes information on identifying problems, taking action to address pedestrian and bicycle concerns, finding solutions to improve safety, and resources to get additional information.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Enforcement

Ped Bike Activity:

• Community Engagement

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safety Promotion
• Policy
• Community Action

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Resident’s Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Biking