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A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities
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About this Guide
Chapter 1: How can I identify problems with walking conditions in my neighborhood?
Chapter 2: Who can help me make my neighborhood a safer place to walk?
- Step 1: Determine the Scale of the Issue
- Step 2: Build Awareness and Community Support
- Step 3: Identify the Department or Agency Responsible for Making Improvements
- Step 4: Contact Agency Representatives and Present Your Case
- Step 5: Build Support for Long-Term Change
Chapter 3: How can the safety of my neighborhood be improved?
Chapter 4: I need more information!
Community Success Stories
- Community Success Story 1: Community Involvement During The Planning Process
- Community Success Story 2: Networking and Building Partnerships
- Community Success Story 3: Agencies Work with Community Members to Create Action Plan
- Community Success Story 4: Community Action and Fundraising
- Community Success Story 5: Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Campaign
- Community Success Story 6: Planning and Engineering Solutions for Pedestrian Safety
- Community Success Story 7: Safe Route to School Walking School Bus Program
- Community Success Story 8: Pedestrian Safety Education
- Community Success Story 9: Enforcement Component of the Oakland Pedestrian Safety Project
- Community Success Story 10: Get Active Orlando Encouragement Program
Resource Materials
- Resource Sheet 1: Pedestrian Safety Improvement Activities
- Resource Sheet 2: Ten Reasons to Support Walking
- Resource Sheet 3: Identifying Pedestrian Safety Concerns Using a Walkability Audit
- Resource Sheet 4: Local Sources of Information and Materials
- Resource Sheet 5: Anticipating Concerns
- Resource Sheet 6: Ten Things Your Pedestrian Group Can Do
- Resource Sheet 7: Engineering Solutions to Improve Pedestrian Safety
- Resource Sheet 8: Safety Tips for Pedestrians and Drivers
- Resource Sheet 9: Strategies for Pedestrian Safety Education and Public Awareness
- Resource Sheet 10: Enforcement Contact Worksheet
- Resource Sheet 11: Sample "Warning" Letter to Drivers
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