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From page 1... ... I-1 SECTION I Summary Walking is a basic human activity, and almost everyone is a pedestrian at one time or another. The 2001 edition of the AASHTO Green Book states that "pedestrians are a part of every roadway environment, and attention should be paid to their presence in rural as well as urban areas" (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2001) Read the entire page →
From page 2... ... different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, non-English speaking populations, those with physical impairments, and even children and the elderly may necessitate modifications to the countermeasure to ensure that it reaches its intended target audience and has the desired safety benefits. In recent years, walking has received increased attention as a mode of transportation that should be encouraged for a variety of reasons. Read the entire page →
From page 3... ... SECTION I -- SUMMARY The U.S. Census is the most complete information on the percent of journey-to-work trips made by walking. Read the entire page →
From page 4... ... walking (U.S. Department of Transportation, 1995) Read the entire page →
From page 5... ... SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-5 EXHIBIT I-3 (Continued) Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies Objectives Strategies 9.1 C Reduce Vehicle Speed 9.1 D Improve Pedestrian and Motorist Safety Awareness and Behavior 9.1 C1 Implement Road Narrowing Measures 9.1 C2 Install Traffic Calming -- Road Sections 9.1 C3 Install Traffic Calming -- Intersections 9.1 C4 Provide School Route Improvements 9.1 D1 Provide Education, Outreach, and Training 9.1 D2 Implement Enforcement Campaigns Read the entire page →

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... I-1 SECTION I Summary Walking is a basic human activity, and almost everyone is a pedestrian at one time or another. The 2001 edition of the AASHTO Green Book states that "pedestrians are a part of every roadway environment, and attention should be paid to their presence in rural as well as urban areas" (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, 2001)

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... different cultures and ethnic backgrounds, non-English speaking populations, those with physical impairments, and even children and the elderly may necessitate modifications to the countermeasure to ensure that it reaches its intended target audience and has the desired safety benefits. In recent years, walking has received increased attention as a mode of transportation that should be encouraged for a variety of reasons.

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... SECTION I -- SUMMARY The U.S. Census is the most complete information on the percent of journey-to-work trips made by walking.

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... walking (U.S. Department of Transportation, 1995)

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... SECTION I -- SUMMARY I-5 EXHIBIT I-3 (Continued) Emphasis Area Objectives and Strategies Objectives Strategies 9.1 C Reduce Vehicle Speed 9.1 D Improve Pedestrian and Motorist Safety Awareness and Behavior 9.1 C1 Implement Road Narrowing Measures 9.1 C2 Install Traffic Calming -- Road Sections 9.1 C3 Install Traffic Calming -- Intersections 9.1 C4 Provide School Route Improvements 9.1 D1 Provide Education, Outreach, and Training 9.1 D2 Implement Enforcement Campaigns

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