America Walks is leading the way in advancing walkable, equitable, connected, and accessible places in every community across the U.S. We are the national voice for public spaces that allow people to safely walk and move. At the regional, state, and neighborhood levels, America Walks provides critical strategic support, training, and technical assistance to partner organizations and individuals to effectively advocate for change.
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Empowering Grassroots Advocacy
Join us October 15TH!
The Safe Systems Pyramid: Treating Traffic Deaths Like an Epidemic
Maybe you are familiar with the Safe Systems approach. But does it sufficiently prioritize what’s important?
The Safe Systems Pyramid is an updated approach to traffic safety that takes established epidemiological approaches to identify the cause of death and injury (spoiler alert – it is the speed, shape, and mass of vehicles) and how to interrupt its spread. Thus, the Safe Systems Pyramid takes a more focused approach to traffic safety than the Safe Systems Approach, and helps avoid a false equivalence between engineering, education and enforcement. A broad spectrum of safety professionals and advocates are urging transportation agencies to formally adopt the Safe Systems Pyramid.
Our panelists are Dr. Dave Ederer of the CDC, who developed the Pyramid, and Steph Leonard, who partners across state agencies in Colorado to implement the pyramid.
Find Local Walking Organizations
These organizations are working at the state and local levels to make walking safe, routine, and enjoyable.