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News Archive : 2011 : June
Oregon’s Crosswalk Safety Bill Passes
June 29, 2011
Oregon’s Crosswalk Safety Bill (SB 424) passed! Kudos to the Willamette Pedestrian Coalition. It will clarify the current law by defining when a pedestrian is “crossing the roadway” and therefore given the legal right-of-way to cross. Once any part of the pedestrian’s body — such as a wheelchair, cane or crutch — moves onto the roadway with the intent to proceed, the responsibility for a motorist to stop is triggered. More
Ped/Bike Infrastructure Projects Create Jobs
June 28, 2011
A national study finds that labor-intensive bike/ped projects create 46% more jobs per dollar invested than road-only projects. The study released this month by the University of Massachusetts – Amherst’s Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) finds that pedestrian infrastructure projects — bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, etc. — create on average nine jobs inside the state where the project is being conducted and three jobs out of state, per $1 million spent. Read more >
Comprehensive Bike/Ped Planning & Design Workshop
June 17, 2011
The Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (ibpi) announces the return of a week-long intensive course: Comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Design and Planning to be held in Portland, OR, beginning August 15th. This is a unique opportunity to learn in one of the foremost walking and cycling cities in America! Learn more about this workshop and future workshops at the ibpi website.
New PSA Shows Tragic Consequences of Running a Red Light
June 13, 2011
No one ever thinks it will happen to their family. Unfortunately, every day innocent lives are lost because of red-light running. The National Coalition for Safer Roads has released a new PSA to help educate motorists about the dangers of red-light running and show people how to get involved in the national coalition to make our roads safer.
Watch Peds, Bikes and Cars Interact in NYC
Watch this video of a NYC intersection that Ron Gabriel made “to show our interconnected role in improving the safety and usability of our streets.”
Become a More Effective Advocate
June 8, 2011
From June 27th through July 8th, your Members of Congress will be in your home state to meet with constituents like you. Now is your chance to ensure that your voice is heard! Sign-up for Smart Growth America’s advocacy training.
Help Identify Intersections Most Dangerous for Walkers
June 6, 2011
The National Coalition for Safer Roads is asking for help to identify the most dangerous intersections for walkers, bikers, and drivers. You can give them your input here.
America Walks Joins the National Coalition for Safer Roads
June 3, 2011
America Walks and NCSR are working together to help solve the epidemic of preventable pedestrian deaths and improve intersection safety for all. Read the NCSR press release here.
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