DOT Secretary Fox Announces New Biking/Walking Safety Initiative

USDOT Pedestrian Forum Winter 2015

[…] Injuries and fatalities of pedestrians and bicyclists have increased since 2009. New safety initiative will promote design improvements to ensure safe and efficient routes for pedestrians and bicyclists, promote behavioral safety, and provide educational information to help individuals make safer travel choices. The initiative will also encourage vehicle safety by drawing on current crash avoidance technologies to alert motorists to the presence of bicyclists and pedestrians. […]