6 principles for safer walking

Tweet

I'm such a list person, so naturally I was excited when I found this list from a recent webinar  presented by Charlie Zegeer, director of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.  In one succinct slide, he sums up the best ways to create safe pedestrian streets:

• Keep it simple
• Shorten crossing distances
• Carefully select crossing locations and marked crosswalks
• Create visible crossings
• Proper traffic control (signs, signals, guards)
• Slow down traffic speeds

I've read my share of tomes on improving pedestrian safety, but sometimes short and sweet is easier to digest. Like a cookie.