online version 20 years strong presentation
TRANSCRIPT
Imagine metro Atlanta
as a place wherechildren walk to school,
the elderly cross the streetwithout fear,
streets are designedfor people as well as cars
and neighbors enjoy chance encounters
on sidewalks, at parksand in street cafes
PEDS is dedicated to to promoting this vision
Many thanks to our sponsors!PRESENTING
Many thanks to our sponsors!POWERWALKER
BENEFACTORS
Many thanks to our sponsors!PATRONS
Many thanks to our sponsors!PACESETTERS
Atlanta Downtown Improvement DistrictAtlanta Track Club
Buckhead Community Improvement DistrictDewberry CapitalMidtown Alliance
Perimeter Community Improvement DistrictsSeyfarth Shaw
SPONSORS
Kimley-Horn Selig Enterprises
Stepping from the margins Into the mainstream
“Atlanta police officers can’t devote much time to traffic control, so pedestrians need to arm themselves – with whistles and canes. They can remind drivers of their presence, letting them know when they break the rules.”
He stopped, opened the driver’s side door to get out, and asked, “What is this?”
The demonstrator replied. “I am a pedestrian and this is a crosswalk.”
Since then, we’ve achieved many things people now take for granted
Increased awareness of dangers
facing people who walk
Increased knowledge about designing streets for pedestrians
UNCONTROLLED LOCATION
NOTHING
CONTROLLED LOCATION
CROSSWALKS
Flashback: Pre-2010 crosswalk policy on state roads
Increased funding for safety improvements and commitment to implementing them.
Federal safety funds: $ 6 million / year
Last mile Connectivity Program $12.5 million / year
Expanded safety toolbox
Partnerships with people responsible for solving problems
Community partnerships to curtail speeding
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More kids walking to school
Increased understanding of crosswalk laws
More drivers stopping for people in crosswalks
Stepping from the margins into the mainstream
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationCity of Decatur
Activating the Streets
Flashback: Decatur MARTA Station
Transit-oriented development
Places and activities worth walking to
People-friendly Public Spaces
Safe Routes to School
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationCity of Decatur
Activating the Streets
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationMichael Dobbins
Developing people-oriented design standards
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationMichael Dobbins
Developing people-oriented design standards
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Midtown AllianceCreating a vibrant, walkable community
Pre-Blueprint Midtown flashback: Jaguars in a junkyard
Creating places worth walking to
Populating the streets
Nothing encourages walking more than the presence of other people
Putting people first
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Midtown AllianceCreating a vibrant, walkable community
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationLivable Centers Initiative
Inspiring quality growth
LCI has helped 112 communities plan and implement strategies that promote compact, mixed-use development and create vibrant downtowns and activity centers.
Woodstock
Norcross
Suwanee
Suwanee
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformationLivable Centers Initiative
Inspiring quality growth
Imagine metro Atlanta
as a place wherechildren walk to school,
the elderly cross the streetwithout fear,
streets are designedfor people as well as cars
and neighbors enjoy chance encounters
on sidewalks, at parksand in street cafes
Many thanks to the Walking Superstarswho are making PEDS’ vision a reality
Saluting people, programs and places who have propelled two decades of walk-friendly transformation
Toast the Superstars!