America Walks

Join America Walks and panelists, Amy Cohen from Families for Safe Streets, Jodie Medeiros from Walk San Francisco and Kea Wilson from Streetsblog USA for a vital webinar on advocating for safer vehicle policies. Learn how dangerous vehicle designs have contributed to an 80% rise in pedestrian deaths over 15 years and what can be done to compel government action at all levels. Register now to be part of the solution: https://lnkd.in/gVv6w89G #AmericaWalks #FamiliesforSaferStreets #WalkSF #Streetsblog #SaferStreets #PedestrianSafety #VehicleSafety #StopTrafficDeaths #SafeVehiclesNow #RoadSafety #GovernmentAction #SafeRoads #WalkableStreets

From supporting Richland County’s vote to support their public transit system to San Francisco transforming the Upper Great Highway into a pedestrian and cycling-friendly park, people are voting to prioritize transportation alternatives! Have a Walkability Win? Send it to us ?? To read more about the wins highlighted this month, visit our blog (link in bio ??) #AmericaWalks #Walkability #WalkableCommunities #BuiltEnvironment #WalkabilityWins #Elections #TransitForAll #Transit #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets #BikeLane #PedestrianInfrastructure #CommunityOrganizing #CommunityInspiration #PathwayToProgress #InspireChange #TransitEquity #CompleteStreets #PedestrianZones #SlowStreets #ReduceSpeed

For all 40,990 lives lost to traffic crashes last year, we REMEMBER, SUPPORT and ACT this World Day of Remembrance. #WDoR2024 #TrafficViolenceIsPreventable https://wdor-usa.org/

Mark your calendar! We're hosting a final Week Without Driving conversation on Wednesday, December 4th, at 2pm ET. Join us to celebrate, share successes, discuss challenges, and dive into the lessons we learned! ?? Open to all who participated this year, or anyone curious to learn more. Register here or through the link in our bio: https://buff.ly/4fKaq10 Also, it's your last chance to win a $100 gift card. Remember to fill out your Week Without Driving survey. Find the survey here or through our bio: https://buff.ly/3CriZ2B Don’t miss out! #WeekWithoutDriving #AmericaWalks #DisabilityMobilityInitiative #DisabilityRights #Walkability #NonDriver #SafeStreets #Accessibility #Connected #Transit #Bicycling #DisabilityJustice #MobilityJustice

?? Reminder: Our Safer Vehicles Webinar is Coming Up! ?? In just 1 hour, join America Walks and panelists Amy Cohen (Families for Safe Streets), Kea Wilson (Streetsblog USA), and Jodie Medeiros (Walk SF) for an urgent discussion on making vehicles safer and preventing pedestrian deaths. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the real impact of vehicle design, policy gaps, and how YOU can advocate for change.

Rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths are a crisis we can't ignore. @NHTSAgov must do more to protect lives by fixing deadly vehicle designs—like massive front ends and poor visibility. Join us in calling for change and safer streets for all!

The number of pedestrians killed in car crashes has surged in the past 15 years. Tomorrow, join us and expert panelists Amy Cohen (Families for Safe Streets), Kea Wilson (Streetsblog USA), and Jodie Medeiros (Walk SF) as we dive into what it will take to push for safer vehicles and protect pedestrians. #AmericaWalks #Walkability #FamiliesForSafeStreets #Streetsblog #WalkSF #VisionZero #SafeStreets #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #SaferVehicles #EndTrafficDeaths #WalkableCities #UrbanSafety #StreetsForAll #MobilityJustice #TransportationReform

When land use policies and transportation infrastructure work hand-in-hand, it can lead to more equitable and vibrant communities. In the new America Walks technical webinar series, Toole Design's Ian Lockwood, PE introduces his universal equation for land use and transportation planning. This framework empowers planners, developers, community members, and leaders to work together effectively and create spaces that serve everyone. Create a free account to watch Ian's webinar and all the on-demand webinars in this new series: https://lnkd.in/eYfGvz_f

Did you know? In the past 15 years, pedestrian deaths from car crashes have surged by 80%. Growing vehicle size and weight, combined with inadequate government response, are key drivers of this crisis. Join America Walks for a vital discussion on how to push for change for safer streets. ?? Panelists: Amy Cohen, Families for Safe Streets Kea Wilson, Streetsblog USA Jodie Medeiros, Walk SF Tune in to learn how we can advocate effectively for safer vehicles and a better future for all road users. Register here: https://buff.ly/3NQveIk #AmericaWalks #Walkability #Webinar #VisionZero #SafeStreets #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #SaferVehicles #EndTrafficDeaths #WalkableCities #UrbanSafety #StreetsForAll #MobilityJustice #TransportationReform #FamiliesForSafeStreets #Streetsblog #WalkSF

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is working on a new vehicle safety standard to protect pedestrians, but it doesn’t tackle the most dangerous big cars and trucks. We need your support: tell them to pass their new rule, and then get to work on deadly design flaws like overly tall front ends and limited visibility from the driver’s seat! ??https://buff.ly/3UvlMOn