Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
Sharing the Road Safely with all Road Users is an important concept to improve road safety, especially in rural areas where fatality rates are higher. Road users include not only motor vehicles but also commercial vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
This section provides information and resources that can improve safety for all road users.
Training
Rural and tribal communities present their own set of opportunities and challenges in addressing transportation safety and improved mobility. The Road to Zero C ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
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Created: Tuesday March 15th, 2022
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Source: Center for Health and Safety Culture at WTI
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Topic: Education, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Driver Behavior, Driver Education, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Family Rules Regarding Roadway Safety, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users, Social Capital within Communities to Support Roadway Safety
In 2019, 16,340 people died in vehicle crashes on rural roads in the U.S. While less than 20% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas, almost half of all t ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Monday February 7th, 2022
Bozeman, MT – The National Center for Excellence for Rural Road Safety stands ready to help implement the recently released USDOT National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS).
In 2019, 45 percent of the nation’s r ...
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Training
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Created: Wednesday September 29th, 2021
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Source: Connecticut Transportation Institute
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Topic: EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
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Sub-Topic: Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Vehicle Systems, Low Cost Countermeasures, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
No doubt you have been hearing the terms Safe System Approach and Traffic Safety Culture over the past few years, but are you also wondering:
how to explain th ... [ Read More » ]
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Created: Wednesday June 30th, 2021
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Source: Center for Health and Safety Culture at WTI
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
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Sub-Topic: Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Human Factors, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users, Systemic Safety
No doubt you have heard of the terms Safe System Approach and Traffic Safety Culture over the past few years, but were you also wondering:
how to explain these ... [ Read More » ]
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Rural Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
Human traffickers exploit legitima ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Monday July 20th, 2020
The National Center for Rural Road Safety invites students, researchers, and professionals to apply to present at a unique virtual poster session entitled How to Make Rural Roads Safe for Everyone.
In 2019, there ...
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Posted on Friday May 15th, 2020
Every year as we head into the summer months, the motorcycle season begins to ramp up. For that reason, May is Motorcycle Awareness Month, serving as a reminder for drivers and motorcyclists alike to use extra ca ...
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The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) and the National LTAP & TTAP Association’s (NLTAPA) Safety Working hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour onlin ... [ Read More » ]
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Created: Tuesday July 16th, 2019
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Low Cost Countermeasures, Pedestrian Safety, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
This webinar explored why and how rural co ... [ Read More » ]
Research Report
As bicycle travel continues to grow in popularity across the country, more communities are working to attract bicycle tourists to spend money in their area. The ... [ Read More » ]
Training
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Created: Wednesday May 29th, 2019
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Source: Oklahoma State Patrol
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Topic: Education, Engineering, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
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Sub-Topic: Driver Education, Motorcycles, Motorcyclists, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
Webinar Description
In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, the Safety Center’s May webinar focused on motorcycle safety. The webinar focused on ... [ Read More » ]
This webinar provided an overview of the development and content of the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads. The document was developed as a resour ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Sunday October 28th, 2018
Every October is International Walk to School Month – an opportunity for children to join hundreds of thousands of pupils across the globe celebrating the walk to school as well as giving them a chance to cele ...
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Posted on Wednesday September 12th, 2018
It’s back to school time, which is a great reminder that there are often improvements needed to encourage safe and healthy walking and cycling to and from school. Safe Routes to School is still eligible for fu ...
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The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
This webinar provided an overview of why b ... [ Read More » ]
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Created: Tuesday May 29th, 2018
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Source: National Safety Council
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Driver Behavior, Driver Education, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Human Factors, Injury Prevention, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Grant Writing and Project Development, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
This webinar provided an overview of the ... [ Read More » ]
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Created: Thursday May 3rd, 2018
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Source: Yates County Sheriff
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Topic: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Driver Education, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
In this webinar, you were provided with ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Thursday March 1st, 2018
Have you joined yet? Road to Zero is a collaboration focused on ending traffic fatalities – a leading cause of unintentional death on our roadways within 30 years. The goal is safe mobility for all people, ...
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The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
In this webinar, the Illinois Depart ... [ Read More » ]
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Created: Tuesday December 12th, 2017
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Source: Swedish Royal Institute of Technology
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Topic: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Enforcement Laws and Policies, Human Factors, Organization Culture, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road User Road Safety Culture, Roles and Responsibilities for Elected Officials, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) and the Center for Health and Safety Culture co-hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar D ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Wednesday October 18th, 2017
October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, a time to consider that every single one of us is a pedestrian. Even though we’re all pedestrians, it does not make this mode of transportation a safe guarantee ...
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Posted on Friday August 18th, 2017
Per vehicle mile traveled, motorcyclists are about 35 times as likely as passenger car occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash, and eight times more likely to be injured. While there are a number of things moto ...
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Website
This website provides a PSA on sharing the roads with farmers.
Be alert. Be patient. Be kind. That’s the message state officials are sending to Vermont driver ... [ Read More » ]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has partnered with a multitude of organizations to collect res ... [ Read More » ]
This webpage by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center provides statistics on who’s walking and biking. It provides daily travel information, bicyc ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
“May is National Bike Month, sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. This step-by-step guide wi ... [ Read More » ]
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet from the Kansas LTAP discusses what a road diet is, facts or myths about road diets, when a road diet is appropriate, factors to consider, pros ... [ Read More » ]
Website
This website provides a library of resources to improve roadway work zone safety for all roadway users. Information includes: events and conferences, trainings, ... [ Read More » ]
Training
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.
Webinar Description
This webinar provided an overview of th ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
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Created: Tuesday January 24th, 2017
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Source: Alta Planning and Design
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Topic: Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Geometric Design, Pedestrian Safety, Roadside Design/Safety, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
“The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report is a resource and idea book intended to help small towns and rural
communities support safe, accessib ... [ Read More » ]
Website
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Posted: Wednesday December 21st, 2016
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Source: Toward Zero Deaths
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Driver Education, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Geometric Design, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP), Human Factors, Incident Management, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Pedestrian Safety, Public Involvement, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road User Road Safety Culture, Roadside Design/Safety, Roles and Responsibilities for Elected Officials, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Performance Measures and Monitoring, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
“Zero is not an impossible goal, but it will take all of us to get there. See how all of our efforts are helping us on our way Toward Zero Deaths.”
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“Beyond Traffic is an invitation to the American public—including the users, developers, owners, and operators of the transportation network and the pol ... [ Read More » ]
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides information on how to use road diets to provide safer routes to school. The fact sheet discusses road diets as a proven safety practice ... [ Read More » ]
Training
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Created: Thursday December 8th, 2016
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Source: National Center for Rural Road Safety
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Driver Education, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Geometric Design, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP), Human Factors, Incident Management, Low Cost Countermeasures, Organization Culture, Pedestrian Safety, Public Involvement, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road User Road Safety Culture, Roadside Design/Safety, Roles and Responsibilities for Elected Officials, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Performance Measures and Monitoring, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Safety Center) and the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) co-hosted a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar. ... [ Read More » ]
Website
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Posted: Tuesday November 22nd, 2016
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Cross Jurisdictional Safety Planning, Highway Safety Improvement Program (HISP), Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Performance Measures and Monitoring, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
The Future of Transportation: Safety, Opportunity, and Innovation speaker series, hosted by the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, brought together ... [ Read More » ]
General Report
“The purpose of this white paper is to:
1. Acknowledge that pedestrian and bicycle considerations should be addressed at the State, local, and regional pl ... [ Read More » ]
Training
“Different environments or types of communities offer different opportunities and challenges for promoting walking and walkability. One of the most commo ... [ Read More » ]
Article
A news article on 21Alive discussing the checklist of safety tips for vehicles traversing rural roads during harvest season that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in ... [ Read More » ]
Website
This website provides fall driving tips including information about leaves, frost, school buses, and decreasing daylight.
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“[Long Version] A Road Diet is a roadway reconfiguration that increases safety and livability at a low cost. Implementing Road Diets improves mobility and ... [ Read More » ]
Posted on Thursday May 5th, 2016
With the fair weather months upon us, the chances of motorists interacting with motorcycles on the roadways are likely. According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation , motorcycle fatalities have been on the rise ...
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This website provides resources for motorcycle safety including motorcycle safety campaigns, helmets, motorcycle safety guidelines, brochures and pamphlets, st ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
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Created: Sunday May 1st, 2016
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Source: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
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Sponsor:
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Topic: Education, EMS, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
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Sub-Topic: Driver Behavior, Enforcement Laws and Policies, Geometric Design, Human Factors, Low Cost Countermeasures, Motorcycles, Motorcyclists, Road Departure, Road Safety Audits, Road Surface Conditions, Road User Road Safety Culture, Roadside Design/Safety, Safety Countermeasures, Safety Data, Safety Plans, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
“Road Safety Audits (RSAs) are a formal safety performance examination of an existing or future roadway or off-road facility and are conducted by an indep ... [ Read More » ]
Website
This New York Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee website provides information on the New York slow moving vehicle laws, along with a brochure and powerpo ... [ Read More » ]
Fact Sheet
This brochure discusses slow-moving vehicle restrictions, along with tips for sharing the road safely with slow moving vehicles.
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Click here to visit the Pennsylvania Rural Roads Safety website and download the brochure.
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This Oregon Farm Bureau brochure discusses Oregon’s Slow Moving Vehicle Rules and provide tips for both motorists and farmers.
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This fact sheet addresses that myth that “road diets make traffic worse” by providing several scenarios that bust this myth. In truth, “when a ... [ Read More » ]
Website
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Posted: Monday December 7th, 2015
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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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Topic: Education, Enforcement, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture, Vehicle
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Sub-Topic: Aggressive Driving, Aging Road User, Bicycle Safety, Child Passenger Safety, Distracted Driving, Driver Behavior, Driver Education, Driver Fatigue-Drowsy Driving, Human Factors, Impaired Driving, Motorcycles, Motorcyclists, Occupant Protection, Pedestrian Safety, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road Rage, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users, Speed Enforcement, Young Drivers
This website is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s communication resource for States, partner organizations, and highway safety profess ... [ Read More » ]
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Posted: Monday November 16th, 2015
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Source: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials, Governors Highway Safety Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police Highway Safety Committee, National Association of County Engineers, Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, National Association of State Emergency Medical Service Officials, National Local Technical Assistance Program Association
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Topic: Education, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Organization Culture, Public Service Announcements/Marketing Campaigns, Road User Road Safety Culture, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
One person dies every 16 minutes in a traffic crash in the United States. Over the course of a lifetime, nearly every U.S. resident is touched by consequences o ... [ Read More » ]
Safe Routes to School is a program to improve the safety of school routes, therefore enabling and encouraging children to walk and bike to school. The national ... [ Read More » ]
Livable communities are a high priority of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Obama Administration. A livable community is one that provides safe and ... [ Read More » ]
Press Release
A press release from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau for the 2015 Rural Road Safety Week. The article discusses information for motorists about farm vehicles on the ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
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Created: Thursday January 1st, 2015
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Source: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
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Sponsor:
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Topic: Education, Engineering, Road, Road User, Safety Culture
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Sub-Topic: Bicycle Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Public Involvement, Safety Countermeasures, Sharing the Road Safely with All Road Users
A press release from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau for the 2015 Rural Road Safety Week. The article discusses information for motorists about farm vehicles on the ... [ Read More » ]
Website
In January 2015, Secretary Foxx challenged community leaders to raise the bar for bicyclist and pedestrian safety by joining the Mayors’ Ch ... [ Read More » ]
Technical Guide/Manual
In January 2015, Secretary Foxx challenged community leaders to raise the bar for bicyclist and pedestrian safety by joining the Mayors’ Ch ... [ Read More » ]
Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides “model language for use in traffic safety education courses, driver’s manuals, and other driver’s training materials ... [ Read More » ]
