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About one-third of all Americans do not have a driver's license. Millions of them walk to wherever they go. Yet our cities are planned and built to accommodate cars, not people. Homes, schools, stores, and offices are separated. Five-lane roads carry high volumes of high-speed traffic. Not surprisingly, people often believe that they can't "get there from here" by walking. Fortunately, many options for improving the pedestrian environment are available to planners and engineers. Read about how Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) can enhance safety and mobility. Includes reports on illuminated push buttons, automated pedestrian detection systems, innovative signs, countdown signals and flashing crosswalks. more>> This section includes a comprehensive pedestrian facilities user guide and other guidebooks on designing for pedestrians. Sidewalks and traffic calming techniques are also covered. more>> Examples of traffic control devices are signals, signs and crosswalks. Read about a national evaluation of marked vs. unmarked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations. more>>