A Workshop on Pedestrian Safety and Accommodation

THE PROBLEM COMMUNITIES FACE

Pedestrian safety is a concern in many communities. It cannot be solved by any one person; a team effort involving the community is needed for success.

Did you know:^*

Ø6,000 pedestrians are killed each year. This works out to approximately one every 94 minutes.

Ø90,000 pedestrians are injured each year. This is approximately one every 6 minutes.

ØThe financial cost per year is close to $20 billion.

^* Data obtained from USDOT

ROAD SHOW OBJECTIVES

The Road Show will:

• show benefits of promoting a safe pedestrian environment

• show practical aspects of having a safe pedestrian environment

• review the changing needs of local agencies

• identify potential problems

• introduce available tools and techniques as well as outline a framework to assist in the establishment of a more cohesive community that works toward having an environment that is safe and friendly for pedestrians

Transportation professionals are constantly challenged by a rapidly changing world. The purpose of the Pedestrian Road Show is to develop a community approach to this issue. This approach will assist in identifying and solving problems affecting safety and walkability. In addition it will demonstrate there is valid concern for this problem and will give usable solutions.

An action plan which takes place at the community level can be developed once a commitment to follow-through on the problem is achieved. This could result in forming a group of advocates to help support this cause.

Who should Attend the PEDESTRIAN ROAD SHOW

This road show is designed for:

state and local agency traffic engineers and planners,

decision and policy makers such as county executives and metropolitan planning personnel,

safety-related personnel such as law enforcement, EMS, and local safety coalitions, as well as

interested individuals such as school representatives, business leaders, developers and others.