Comment:
Case Study: 'Engaging a Changing Urban Community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania': Improving walkability in a dense urban area experiencing demographic changes. Focus on aging infrastructure and street designs that affect walkability, issues related to the ongoing re-development of the neighborhood, and security issues.

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, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Auditing

Ped Bike Topic:

• Community Action
• Case Study
• Audits

Facility Type:Unsignalized Intersection, Sidewalks, Lighting

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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