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Developing a Pedestrian -Bicycle Safety Action Plan
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 1
Steps Step 1 – Establish Goals and Objectives Step 2 – Analyze Safety Data Step 3 – Gather Stakeholder Input Step 4 – Identify Safety Improvements Step 5 – Implement and Evaluate Programs How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 1
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Step 5 – Implement and Evaluate Programs
Identify funding sources and strategies to support projects Determine criteria for prioritizing projects Collect data to evaluate programs and inform future activities How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies Routine Accommodation in New Projects Include ped/bike improvements in conjunctions with all roadway improvements Does not diminish need to address high-risk areas immediately How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies Partnerships Public works Private developments Dedicated Funds and Set Asides Dedicated for ped/bike improvements Should not substitute routine accommodation How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies Annual Maintenance Budget Improvements during routine maintenance Widening crosswalks when scheduled to be repainted Adjust lane use after repaving How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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Funding Criteria and Prioritization
Give higher scores to ped/bike projects Adjust criteria to prioritize ped/bike projects Seek projects with benefits to all Road diets Roundabouts Broadens criteria met How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Major Funding Sources Federal Funds State and Local Funds Health Agencies Private Funding How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Evaluation Understand effectiveness Define objectives prior to implementation SMART (Specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time-focused) objectives Action plans are fluid documents How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Evaluation If funding is lacking for evaluation, collect the following basic information: Installation Date Vehicles Speeds Before and After Pictures Counts and Volumes Crash Data How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Summary Successful safety plans will: Acknowledge unique needs of peds/bikes Be data-driven Reflect community goals and vision Seek stakeholder input Diagnose safety problems Offer specific recommendations Evaluate effectiveness of projects Modify strategy as needed How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
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