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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 7d

The start of October means the start of Walk & Roll to School Day celebrations all month long!

On Oct 8, schools & communities nationwide will celebrate active commutes, safe routes, & a fun start to the day.

Register and see more resources to support your events: www.walkbiketoschool.org

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 8d

New research you can put to work: Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) Y1 completed projects support safer walking & biking.
Highlights: vehicle design & pedestrian safety, context-sensitive speed limits, & arterial road characteristics & crashes.
www.pedbikesafety.org/completed-pr...

Completed Projects | CPBS

Project details and deliverables for completed CPBS projects.

www.pedbikesafety.org

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 9d

There's still time to submit your ideas for the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals, Inc. (APBP) 2026 webinar series! Share your research, projects, or ideas in active transportation.
More details: buff.ly/cvAH3Ng
Submit by 10/2: buff.ly/lpy5r3b

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · 28d

This time tomorrow you could be joining us for the 3rd session in the AASHTO Bike Guide Webinar Series:
Additional Advances in Bicycling Design
Sept. 11, 1 pm ET
We'll cover shared lanes, bike lanes, signals, bikeways, wayfinding, facilities, and more.
Register: www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars/web...

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Vision Zero Network @visionzeronet.bsky.social · Sep 4

Skeptics may ask: “Is Vision Zero worth it?” The answer is yes—when communities invest in safe street design, we see real, measurable results.

Have you worked on a project in the past 5 years that saw measurable results. We’d love to hear it. Share your story here 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Share Your Vision Zero Success Story

When communities invest in safe street designs and Safe System strategies, they see real, measurable results. From lowering speed limits to piloting traffic calming measures, small changes can lead to...

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Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you missed the deadline to apply for our Community Connectors program, good news! We've extended the deadline to September 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Be sure to apply while you still can! All the information can be found here ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

Smart Growth America @smartgrowthusa.bsky.social · Aug 28

There’s still time to apply to our Community Connectors program, an initiative that supports small and mid-sized cities with repairing the damage caused by divisive and dangerous roads

Apply by August 31st!

Learn more ⤵️
www.smartgrowthamerica.org/services/com...

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Aug 11

A new, independent group of industry-leading professionals and experts supporting bicycle and pedestrian data is forming, and they want your input.

Help shape the group's direction: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Learn more + meeting details: sites.google.com/site/bikeped...

Guide the future of the new independent Bicycle and Pedestrian Data Committee!

Good news! Announcing the arrival of a new and independent group of industry-leading professionals and subject matter experts supporting bicycle and pedestrian data! "ACP70(2) Bicycle and Pedestrian D...

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our AASHTO Bike Guide webinar series continues with Part 2 this week, streaming live at 1 PM ET Thurs. July 31. Join us and Toole Design to explore the Design Principles of High-Comfort Bikeways: www.pedbikeinfo.org/webinars/web...
ICYMI: Part 1 recording covers key concepts for planning & design.

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · Jul 2

🚶🏾‍♀️July 10 WEBINAR: Walkability is more popular than ever, but finding funding to promote it is a challenge.

Join us for a conversation about the changing mobility funding environment, with an emphasis on non-governmental sources ➡️ buff.ly/GlM86p6 #ActivePeople

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Jun 25

It’s not too late to join! The first session of PBIC’s free 3-part webinar series on the updated AASHTO Bike Guide kicks off tomorrow, June 26.
Learn about major updates to the Guide and design approaches to bicycle planning tools and principles.
Register for one or all three sessions.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · May 2

We’re just 5 days away from #BikeRolltoSchoolDay on Wednesday, May 7!
This annual celebration promotes safety, encourages kids to stay active, and highlights fun, healthy ways to get to school.
Join thousands of communities nationwide. Register today and start planning at walkbiketoschool.org.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Apr 25

The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP) is now accepting proposals for their 2025 Virtual Summit: A Path to Progress. The 2-day online event (Sept 23-24) will feature 6 breakout sessions exploring key topics in active transportation.
Submit proposals by May 27: buff.ly/qjrYwCt

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Apr 24

Join Mineta Transportation Institute on May 6 for a conversation w/ historian @norton.bsky.social and Leah Shahum of @visionzeronet.bsky.social on what a century of pedestrian advocacy reveals about walking today, and what we can learn to advance safer streets moving forward.
tinyurl.com/righttowalk

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Reclaiming the Right to Walk: Learning from a Century of Pedestrian Advocacy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the web...

Over a century ago, the United States experienced a profound re-shaping of street space, from a place for pedestrians to a place for motorized vehicles. Join historian Peter Norton and Vision Zero Net...

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Apr 16

Applying for a Safe Streets & Roads for All grant?
Join the USDOT tomorrow, 4/17, at 12:30pm ET for a webinar on #SS4A Action Plan funding.
Learn about eligibility, application requirements, and activities that can be funded.
www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A/...

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America Walks @americawalks.bsky.social · Apr 10

#WalkabilityMatters #RuralRevitalization #StrongerTowns #MainStreetAmerica #ActiveTransportation #AmericaWalks

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Apr 8

New research explores how changes in vehicle design and technology may help reduce the risk of pedestrian deaths and injuries. Join a webinar on April 17 to learn what recent findings suggest about opportunities to improve pedestrian safety.
Register: unc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Improving Pedestrian Safety Through Vehicle Design and Technology. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

The design of motor vehicles can influence the likelihood of a crash involving a pedestrian as well as the severity and type of injuries sustained in a crash. The changing size and shape of motor vehi...

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Apr 3

The USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All #SS4A grant program is now accepting applications. Over $982 million is available to fund regional, local, and Tribal initiatives that prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Apply by June 26. www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A

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UC Berkeley SafeTREC @ucberkeleysafetrec.bsky.social · Apr 3

Happy #NationalWalkingDay2025! We're elevating the inspiring #StoriesFromTheField highlighting how communities, agencies, & advocates are working to advance safer walking for all: catsip.berkeley.edu/safety-stori...

Students, caregivers, and staff walking and biking as part of the Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Mar 31

Join Safe Routes Partnership for a webinar tomorrow, April 1, to learn about low-cost, community-driven projects that make an impact. Panelists will share:
✅ Planning tips
✅ Project ideas
✅ Real-world examples
Register here: www.saferoutespartnership.org/resources/we...

Quick Wins that Work: Finding the Right Project and Setting Up for Success | Safe Routes Partnership

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Mar 27

Improving bridges can also mean improving connections. A new info brief from PBIC and Toole Design highlights how to support safe, comfortable multimodal travel during rehabilitation of existing bridges: www.pedbikeinfo.org/resources/re...

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Mar 21

How can trails support community planning, recovery, and connection? Join @railstotrails.org for a webinar on April 3 to hear real-world examples of trails as essential infrastructure, from emergency response to economic recovery.

Webinars & Training - Rails to Trails Conservancy

RTC produces free webinars and trainings designed to help trail professionals build, grow and manage trails and trail networks.

www.railstotrails.org

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TRB @trb.org · Mar 19

The @usdot.bsky.social FHWA's Office of Safety developed a list of proven safety countermeasures that have been field-tested and proven to reduce crashes. TRB's #NCHRP documents this work in our new report:

Implementation of Federal Highway Administration Proven Safety Countermeasures

Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.

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TREC at PSU @trecpdx.bsky.social · Mar 11

Can changing the timing of traffic signals improve pedestrian safety?

Researchers aim to find out. To help make Oregon's road safer for everyone, @portlandstate.bsky.social is launching a new study funded by ODOT, in partnership with @utahstate.bsky.social. Learn more:

trec.pdx.edu/news/psu-wil...

A pedestrian waits to cross the road at a traffic signal.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Mar 10

#Lifesavers2025 is underway! This conference brings together professionals committed to making our roads safer. If you're attending, connect with PBICers as they share research and resources to advance safer walking, biking, and micromobility.

Full Schedule

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center @pedbikeinfo.bsky.social · Mar 5

New @ghsahq.bsky.social report shows that pedestrian fatalities dropped 2.6% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. While declining, they remain 48% higher than in early 2014. Fatalities increased in 23 states and D.C., decreased in 22 states, and stayed the same in 5 states.

Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State: 2024 Preliminary Data (January-June)

Drivers struck and killed 3,304 people walking in the United States in the first half of 2024, down 2.6% from the year before but up a staggering 48% from 2014.

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