A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)


The Guide includes information, ideas, success stories, and resources to help neighborhood residents learn about issues that affect walking conditions; find ways to address or prevent these problems; and promote pedestrian safety. The Guide also contains fact sheets, worksheets, and sample materials that can be distributed or adapted to meet the needs of a community. The guide contains 5 major sections:

  1. Chapter 1: How can I identify problems with walking conditions in my neighborhood?
  2. Chapter 2: Who can help me make my neighborhood a safer place to walk?
  3. Chapter 3: How can the safety of my neighborhood be improved?
  4. Chapter 4: I need more information!
  5. Resource Materials

Filed in: Community Problems and Solutions, Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Promoting Walking and Bicycling

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