Comment:
Case Study: 'Creating a Plan for Pedestrian Improvements in Washington, DC': Overview of improving walkability on a major corridor with large elderly and youth community. Focus is more on community groups and politics, rather than engineering.

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

The E's:Evaluation, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Community Engagement
• Auditing

Ped Bike Topic:

• Seniors/Aging Populations
• Community Action
• Case Study

Facility Type:Unsignalized Intersection, Transit Stop, Crosswalk

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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