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Case Study: 'Working Together to Define the Issues in Duck, North Carolina': Improving safety on a seasonal two-lane road that goes through a small town. Focus is on improving pedestrian crossing, including pedestrian/bicyclist engagement to find spots for installing crosswalks using volunteers.

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:Evaluation, Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Counting
• Community Engagement
• Auditing
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Crossings
• Community Action
• Case Study

Facility Type:Unmarked Crossing, Driveway Crossing

Urban Context:Small Town, Seasonal

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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