Policies and Programs Action Plan
Description
Develop and implement a program to assist cities and other agencies to develop policies and implement projects that address common pedestrian crash types.
Steps For Implementation
- Build awareness by documenting the extent of the pedestrian fatality and injury issue in the local area.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT, FHWA, MPOs, and city agencies) - Document and disseminate information about existing programs in Texas, in the United States, and internationally.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT, FHWA, MPOs, and research agencies) - Provide information on STEP. Identify local leaders.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT, FHWA, and local organizations and advocacy groups) - Develop the program. Target motorists and pedestrians.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT, FHWA, MPOs, city agencies, and local organizations and advocacy groups) - Identify partners in the local area.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT, local agencies, community safety and assistance organizations, neighborhoods, school districts, transit agencies, medical community, law enforcement, and business entities that generate pedestrian activity) - Implement the program.
(Participating organizations: local agencies) - Evaluate the efficacy of the program and share results with stakeholders.
(Participating organizations: TxDOT and local agencies)
Participating Organizations
See above for each step.
Effectiveness
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Cost to Implement
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Time to Implement
Short
Medium
Long
Barriers
- Funding.
- Political will.
- Public support and education.
- Lack of champions.