Comment:
Case Study: 'Improving Health and Safety in a Low-Resource Community in Baldwin Park, California": Focusing on increasing active transportation in a mid-sized city (~80,000) with a large economically disadvantaged community, auto-oriented design, lack of green space and poor air quality. Efforts included policy and community outreach, especially to the Hispanic population, and programs such as a "boot camp" for learning healthy living opportunities. In addition, the city hosted a design charrette to evaluate walkability.

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:Encouragement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Youth
• Training
• Hispanic Populations
• Community Action
• Case Study
• Advocacy

Urban Context:Urban

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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