Recent experience and research has shown that a comprehensive approach is most effective in creating safer walking environments. Many pedestrian safety problems cannot be solved simply by addressing one of the "three Es" (engineering, education, enforcement) in isolation. Engineers, law enforcement, designers, planners, educators, and citizens should all play a role in identifying and implementing effective countermeasures for improving pedestrian safety.

There is also a need to take proactive measures to address pedestrian safety issues. For example, planners can host interactive public workshops, survey pedestrians and drivers, and talk with police and traffic engineers to identify safety problems in an area before crashes occur. Pedestrian safety, both actual and perceived, and the provision of appropriate pedestrian infrastructure will influence how many people will walk and the number and type of pedestrian crashes that will occur. Recent experience and research has shown that a comprehensive approach is most effective in creating safer walking environments. Many pedestrian safety problems cannot be solved simply by addressing one of the "three Es" (engineering, education, enforcement) in isolation. Engineers, law enforcement, designers, planners, educators, and citizens should all play a role in identifying and implementing effective countermeasures for improving pedestrian safety.

There is also a need to take proactive measures to address pedestrian safety issues. For example, planners can host interactive public workshops, survey pedestrians and drivers, and talk with police and traffic engineers to identify safety problems in an area before crashes occur. Pedestrian safety, both actual and perceived, and the provision of appropriate pedestrian infrastructure will influence how many people will walk and the number and type of pedestrian crashes that will occur.

Further Reading:

A Guide for Reducing Collisions Involving Pedestrians