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News Releases
- PBIC launches updated image library
- (June 1, 2009) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center announces the launch of the updated and redesigned pedestrian and bicycle image library at www.pedbikeimages.org.
- Funding available for neighborhoods to improve pedestrian safety
- (March 24, 2009) Funding is now available to communities interested in making their environment more “walkable” for residents.
- Updated Web site on Accessible Pedestrian Signals
- (March 10, 2009) An updated Web site on the best practices of Accessible Pedestrian Signals has been launched at www.apsguide.org.
- Pedestrian Safety Tips for Halloween
- (October 29, 2008) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center offers safety tips to pedestrians and drivers for the upcoming Halloween holiday weekend.
- “SHARE THE ROAD” Campaign Keeps Employees Safe Behind the Wheel
- (October 6, 2008) Sponsored annually by the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW), October 6-10, is a nationally observed campaign designed to help employers emphasize the importance of driving safely both on and off the job to reduce preventable crashes.
- How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan updated with enhanced education, enforcement content
- (July 23, 2008) Enhanced content related to pedestrian and bicycle education and enforcement has been added to the FHWA document, How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which was first printed in 2006.
- FHWA’s Environment & Planning Office issues call for research ideas related to bicycles, pedestrians and health
- (July 18, 2008) The Bicycle and Pedestrian Team at FHWA is seeking input and suggestions for the lines of research that should be pursued within this emphasis area.
- Guide available to improve neighborhood walkability
- (June 24, 2008) The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety has released a new guide, A Resident’s Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities.
- Guide available to help create pedestrian-friendly transit environments
- (June 23, 2008) The Federal Highway Administration Office of Safety has released a new guide, the Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies.
- Help Build the Network - Register as a local resource to offer pedestrian and bicycle assistance
- (August 9, 2007) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is seeking individuals and organizations to register as local resources on its Web site.
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center launches redesigned Web site for walking information
- (August 1, 2007) The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, in its continued effort to disseminate information and technical assistance on pedestrian and bicycle safety, has launched its redesigned pedestrian Web site at www.walkinginfo.org.
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