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The power of the pedestrian movement begins with education and awareness. From children to senior citizens, the more we know, the more power we have to bring forth change. Below is a list of reports and webpages that promote pedestrian education and awareness. Documents and resources are provided as PDF files (Adobe Acrobat reader required) and HTML files.   International Walk To School         Partnership for a Walkable America         Walkability Checklist         Child Pedestrian Safety Series         Senior Adult Pedestrian Safety Series   International Walk To School   Sponsor: U.S. Department of Transportation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Summary: The idea is to walk or bike to school with a purpose — to promote health, safety, physical activity and concern for the environment. You can celebrate a day, week, entire month, or extend your activities to all year long. Find out which cities are already planning to participate and register your own event online. In addition, you'll find many resources on the web site to help you plan an event. Available Resources: International Walk To School in the USA (HTML format) - provides background information about the national event, online registation, and valuable resources and links tailored for those planning an event. International Walk To School Month (HTML format) - provides background information about this world-wide movement and how to get involved internationally. Photographs from the last International Walk to School (HTML format) - provides photographs from last year's participants across the globe.   Partnership for a Walkable America   Summary: The Partnership for a walkable America (PWA) is a national coalition working to improve the conditions for walking in America and to increase the number of Americans who walk regularly. The members are national governmental agencies and non-profit organizations concerned about three main area: Health, Safety and the Environment. Available Resources: Partnership for a Walkable America Website (HTML format) - provides information about what the partnership is, who is involved and what programs are taking place. Website hosted by Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center with funding from US Department of Transportation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.   Walkability Checklist   Sponsors: US Department of Transportation, Partnership for a Walkable America, and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center Summary: How walkable is your community? Everyone benefits from walking. But walking needs to be safe and easy. Take a walk with your child and use this checklist to decide if your neighborhood is a friendly place to walk. Available Documents and Resources: Walkability Checklist (PDF format) - provides an easy to follow checklist that can be printed out for use in your community. Online Interactive Walkability Checklist (HTML/Flash format) - This interactive application was created by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in partnership with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.   Child Pedestrian Safety Series   Sponsors: Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Summary: Kids are at special risk around traffic. This series of outreach materials focuses on the needs of this unique pedestrian population. Available Documents: No safe place for children to walk? (PDF format) - It's time to ask for what kids need! Kids see the world differently than adults. It's time to ask for what kids need! Kids see the world differently than adults. (PDF format) - Their unique perspective places them at special risk around traffic. What does your street look like from the viewpoint of your child? (PDF format) - Helping your child be a safer pedestrian starts with seeing the world through their eyes. Jenny will run into the street today...(PDF format) - The faster the speed of the car, the greater the chances Jenny will die. This public service ad focuses on encouraging drivers to reduce speeds in neighborhoods and teaching children about pedestrian safety. Hoy, Rosita va a cruzar la calle sin mirar.(PDF format) - Las posibilidades de que Rosita meura dependen de la velocidad del carro.   Senior Adult Pedestrian Safety Series   Sponsors: Federal Highway Administration, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Summary: An active lifestyle can help older adults maintain mobility and independence. This series of outreach materials focuses on the needs of this population. Available Documents: Hey! Older Pedestrians need more time than that to cross a street (PDF Format) - Making it safely across the steet before the "Walk" signal changes to "Don't Walk" can be a challenge at some U.S. intersections. Ice, snow and slippery sidewalk (PDF Format) - For many seniors, winter is �hip season.� Walking as a way of life (PDF Format) - Regular exercise provides a myriad of health benefits for senior adults including a stronger heart, a positive mental outlook and an increased chance of remaining indefinitely independent. Making streets safe for seniors on foot (PDF Format) - Older walkers face the same dangers as younger pedestrians but often have less physical agility to cope with those dangers.