1. STEP IT UP! FHWA’s role in the Surgeon General’s call to action.  Introduction to the USDOT and FHWA  The Partnership for Sustainable Communities  TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessment  How to connect, coordinate, & partner

2. USDOT The USDOT

3. “As we look to the future, we must focus our efforts to tackle persistent and emerging issues that threaten the safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians across the nation. As a mayor, I saw an uptick in the number of joggers and walkers and bicyclists hurt on the road… You can expect me to bring more attention to pedestrian and bicycle safety during my time as Secretary.” – Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx

4. Partnership for Sustainable Communities “The Partnership for Sustainable Communities (PSC) works to coordinate federal housing, transportation, water, and other infrastructure investments to make neighborhoods more prosperous, allow people to live closer to jobs, save households time and money, and reduce pollution.” https:// www.sustainablecommunities.gov/mission/about-us

5. The FHWA  MISSION STATEMENT: To improve mobility on our Nation's highways through national leadership, innovation, and program delivery.  DOT/FHWA initiatives that support the Surgeon General’s call to action:  Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Pilot Project;  Multiple Research Activities;  Mayor’s Challenge for Safer People and Streets;  PEDSAFE & BIKESAFE; and  Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessments

6. TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessment  On-site safety assessment of the pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Gallatin Pike Corridor in Nashville, TN.  GOALS:  Foster relationships and demonstrate leadership for bicycle and pedestrian safety  Initiate conversation among interdisciplinary levels of government and public/private stakeholders  OUTCOMES  Development of the TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Tool  Formation of the TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordination Group  Final Report outlining connectivity gaps, safety issues and mitigation strategies

7. Analysis Zone

8. TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessment Rail Road Crossing

9. TN Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Assessment

10. General Information Safety & Comfort Level Driver Behavior Intersections Sidewalks Mitigation TN Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Assessment Tool

11. How to connect, coordinate, & partner  Know your government partners –Local, MPO, State & Federal  FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/state _fhwa_contacts.cfm http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/state _fhwa_contacts.cfm  State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators - http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/state _contacts.cfm http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/state _contacts.cfm  Things to look for –  Statewide Multimodal Access Policy  Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans  Schedule of MPO/RPO meetings and public engagements

12. Contact Information Scott Allen Planning & Air Quality Specialist FHWA TN Division scott.allen@dot.gov (615) 781-5792