March 2020
Georgia Walks Summit
This is an opportunity you won't want to miss!

Join us to learn the latest best practices, network with like-minded professionals and advocates, and make walking a priority in your community!

Safer Speed Limits in City of Atlanta
Support a safe, healthy, and accessible Atlanta, where people can comfortably walk. U rge your elected officials to set a speed limit of 25 mph on all city streets!

Cities across the U.S. and around the world are lowering speed limits to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. The faster a car is driving in a collision, the more likely a person walking will be killed or seriously injured. In fact, pedestrians are about 60% more likely to be killed if they’re struck by a vehicle traveling at 30 mph versus 25 mph.

Ask City Council to say yes to safer streets for people who walk, bike, and roll!
Program Updates
Biking & Walking Breakfast at the Capitol

In February, PEDS co-hosted the Biking & Walking Breakfast at the Capitol with Georgia Bikes.

Advocates from across Georgia had the opportunity to share about the importance of safe and accessible places to walk with their legislators.

We feel inspired working alongside such a strong coalition dedicated to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in Georgia!
Transit Equity Day

PEDS participated in MARTA Army's Transit Equity Day press conference, where MARTA Army announced their new campaign, " Operation Bus Stop Census ." (Learn how you can help here .)

Safe and accessible routes to transit are vital for all Atlanta residents to access their homes, workplaces, and businesses.

Safe Routes to School

The American Heart Association has teamed up with PEDS and other Atlanta transportation advocates to create safe routes for children who walk and bike to school.

Last month, we met with Commissioner Josh Rowan from ADOT to discuss how to make the Atlanta Safe Routes to School Program a success!
U.S. Won't Pledge to Eliminate Traffic Deaths

The recommendations in the declaration mirrored actions already taken in Oslo and Helsinki, including "prioritizing the safety of children and young adults, redesigning streets, reducing speeds to 20 mph in cities, [and] shifting more trips to public transit." Both of those cities saw zero pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in 2019 , down from 40 annual deaths in the 1970s.
This pile of 3,700 pairs of shoes represents the
daily number of worldwide road crash victims
Courtesy of aca_club

REMINDER
Daylight Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 8th. Please be extra cautious while traveling during the morning and evening as everyone adjusts to the new lighting conditions.
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