Pedestrian Safety Resources
Non-Profit and Advocacy Groups
Roadway Safety Foundation | Learn More
The Foundation’s predecessor organization, the Automotive Safety Foundation, dates back to 1937 when it was created by automobile and allied industries to coordinate highway safety activities and place the industry effort on a permanent basis.
Since then, RSF has worked with private- and public-sector safety partners to reduce fatalities and serious injuries attributed to roadway conditions.
Pedestrian Step Campaign | Learn More
The Roadway Safety Foundation has partnered with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety to support the Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) program. Pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries have risen sharply in recent years, and STEP aims to reverse this unacceptable trend by speeding the deployment of proven crash countermeasures and safety treatments known to save lives.
Streets are for Everyone | Learn More
A Los Angeles, CA-based Advocacy Organization
Safe Routes: National Center for Safe Routes to School | Learn More
America Walks | Learn More
America Walks is leading the way in advancing walkable, equitable, connected, and accessible places in every community across the U.S.
National Safety Council – Pedestrian Safety Take steps to avoid serious injury or death while walking | Learn More
Where the Sidewalk Starts – Archived Blog (Individual conversation starter for pedestrian safety) | Learn More
Families for Safe Streets | Learn More
Transportation Alternatives | Learn More
State Farm Insurance – Pedestrian Safety Tips | Learn More
AAA Pedestrian Safety | Learn More
Lifespan Injury Prevention Center – Pedestrian Safety for Older Adults |
Safe Kids Worldwide
Simple yet effective pedestrian safety tips for young people and children |
Healthy Children – Sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Walking and Biking to School Safely
Child Pedestrian Safety: AAP Calls for Walkable Communities
Government Resources
New York City
New York City Vision Zero Aspiring to reduce Pedestrian Fatalities |
NYCDOT Pedestrian Safety programs to create safer streets. Learn how you can do your part | Learn More
Vision Zero View | Monitor Monthly Data on Traffic Crashes and Pedestrian Fatalities in New York City | Learn More
New York State
New York State | New York State Pedestrian Safety Plan 2016-2021 | Learn More
See and be Seen – Pedestrian Safety Initiative | Materials Available from NYS Department of Health – See and Be Seen Initiative | Learn More
New York State | The 3 E’s Engineering, Enforcement, and Education | Learn More
Federal Government Information
Vision Zero in New York City by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration | Learn More
US Department of Transportation NHTSA | Learn More
