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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Pg 9-13: Everyone Walks

Comment:
Understanding the current problems in pedestrian safety, including statistics behind increase bicycle and pedestrian activity and increase in accidents.

Last Updated (Year): 2015

Year Produced: 2015

Abstract:

In January 2015 the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) surveyed 40 State Highway Offices on their pedestrian safety programs, laws, and policies. This document presents State measures addressing pedestrian safety, distraction, educating roadway users, enforcing laws, and funding. Included in this report are 21 key points for States to consider when developing pedestrian policies.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Community Engagement
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • User Characteristics
  • Statistics
  • Injuries
  • Fatalities
  • Data
  • Crashes
  • Assessment

Resource Type:

  • Information

Link to Content Source:

Everyone Walks