Pedestrians
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Traffic Safety Facts - Pedestrians
4,378 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in 2008 - a decrease of 16% from the 5,228 pedestrians killed in 1998. -
Traffic Safety Facts - Children
Of the 4,378 pedestrian fatalities in 2008, the 14-and-younger age group accounted for 270 (6%) of those fatalities. -
Traffic Safety Facts - Older Population
In 2008, older people accounted for 15% of all traffic fatalities and 18% of all pedestrian fatalities. -
Highway Safety Program Guideline No. 14
Each State should develop and implement a comprehensive pedestrian safety program that promotes safe pedestrian practices, and educates drivers to share the road safely with other road users.
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Walk To School Day 2010
Safety Partners & Resource Centers
 Improving the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable means of transportation and physical activity: - WalkingInfo.org - BicyclingInfo.org |
 Bicycle safety information, consisting of a Database to search for specific training materials, a Database Guide that identifies training needs, and a Good Practices Guide to help you design your own program. |
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 Developing projects, programs, and materials for use in reducing pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities. |
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 SRTS programs enable community leaders, schools, and parents to improve safety and encourage more children to safely walk and bicycle to school. |
