Comment:
Case Study: 'Integrating Health Equity into Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning in New Orleans, Louisiana': Using a coalition to ensure that relief funds after Hurricane Katrina were used to make improvements in bicycle and pedestrian facilities, especially where previously there were none. Focus was on impoving walkability for children to go to school and focusing funding efforts.

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, Encouragement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Health
• Equity
• Community Action
• Children
• Case Study

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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