3 Minute Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SafetyCircuitRider Tell Us How We Can Help University of Virginia’s Center for Transportation Studies in partnership with VDOT and FHWA support a Safety Circuit Rider position to…
Perspectives on the VA LTAP Safety Circuit Rider Program
Thoughts from Director Beth O’Donnell A seed was planted in the summer of 2015. On the first day of my first National LTAP Association conference in Savannah, GA, I sat…
APWA Hosts Virtual National Public Works Week Brief on Essential Role of Public Works During COVID-19 Pandemic
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION 05.21.2020 Washington, DC – May 20, 2020 – Today, in recognition of National Public Works Week, the American Public Works Association (APWA) hosted a virtual interactive…
Innovation Spotlight: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Video
Pedestrian fatalities have increased 53 percent in the past decade. To improve safety and quality of life for pedestrians, FHWA is promoting Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian or “STEP.”…
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)
Systemic application of cost-effective countermeasures with known safety benefits can help reduce pedestrian fatalities at both uncontrolled and signalized crossing locations. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,…
Innovation of the Month: Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian
When thinking of pedestrian safety, your mind may immediately go to a busy intersection or midblock crossing in a city near you, but the need for pedestrian safety extends far…
Get in the rhythm for National Public Works Week!
With National Public Works Week just around the corner, (May 17-23), we’re looking forward to celebrating the great work you do as first responders and essential workers, now more than…
Invitation to FHWA webinar on FoRRRwD on All Public Roads – Systemic Approach: Risk Factors for Roadway Departure
Taking STEPs to Boost Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian fatalities escalated 53 percent between 2009 and 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Crashes with vehicles killed 6,283 pedestrians in 2018, the highest number since 1990.…