1. Developing a Pedestrian -Bicycle Safety Action Plan
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2. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 1
Steps
Step 1 – Establish Goals and Objectives
Step 2 – Analyze Safety Data
Step 3 – Gather Stakeholder Input
Step 4 – Identify Safety Improvements
Step 5 – Implement and Evaluate Programs
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 1

3. Step 5 – Implement and Evaluate Programs
Identify funding sources and strategies to support projects
Determine criteria for prioritizing projects
Collect data to evaluate programs and inform future activities
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

4. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies
Routine Accommodation in New Projects
Include ped/bike improvements in conjunctions with all roadway improvements
Does not diminish need to address high-risk areas immediately
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

5. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies
Partnerships
Public works
Private developments
Dedicated Funds and Set Asides
Dedicated for ped/bike improvements
Should not substitute routine accommodation
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

6. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Funding Strategies
Annual Maintenance Budget
Improvements during routine maintenance
Widening crosswalks when scheduled to be repainted
Adjust lane use after repaving
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

7. Funding Criteria and Prioritization
Give higher scores to ped/bike projects
Adjust criteria to prioritize ped/bike projects
Seek projects with benefits to all
Road diets
Roundabouts
Broadens criteria met
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

8. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Major Funding Sources
Federal Funds
State and Local Funds
Health Agencies
Private Funding
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

9. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Evaluation
Understand effectiveness
Define objectives prior to implementation
SMART (Specific, measurable, achievable, reasonable, and time-focused) objectives
Action plans are fluid documents
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

10. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Evaluation
If funding is lacking for evaluation, collect the following basic information:
Installation Date
Vehicles Speeds
Before and After Pictures
Counts and Volumes
Crash Data
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5

11. How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5
Summary
Successful safety plans will:
Acknowledge unique needs of peds/bikes
Be data-driven
Reflect community goals and vision
Seek stakeholder input
Diagnose safety problems
Offer specific recommendations
Evaluate effectiveness of projects
Modify strategy as needed
How to Develop a Pedestrian Safety Action Plan – Step 5