A brand new roundup of Walkability Wins. This week we’re showcasing the motion by highlighting extra locations throughout the nation advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas.

Alachua County, FL

The Alachua County commissioners voted to approve an inter-local settlement with the Metropolis of Gainesville and College of Florida to develop a pedestrian security grasp plan. They’re working to enhance pedestrian security throughout the county, together with unincorporated areas. The leaders will look to determine community options for biking and strolling, insurance policies, prioritization of tasks, and funding.

Hawai’i

Hawai’i State Legislature handed an formidable Secure Routes to Faculty (SRTS) Invoice HB600. This invoice is the fruits of years of labor by the Hawai’i Secure Routes Coalition to replace the SRTS statues for the primary time in a decade and contains $20 million over 2 years. The invoice additionally clarifies particular fund administration, creates an exterior advisory group to supervise the particular fund and calls a committee to develop a statewide SRTS Plan.

Connecticut

A Imaginative and prescient Zero Invoice that’s aimed to curb pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut has superior to the state legislature. The invoice, if it passes the legislature, would require and permit new site visitors security rules, corresponding to purple mild and velocity cameras. Cities and cities can be required to submit avenue security plans, corresponding to security courses on driving habits and pedestrian abilities for public college college students.

Georgia

Georgia Bikes and the Georgia Division of Transportation (GDOT) are partnering to develop and implement a Rural Statewide Energetic Transportation plan. This comes from a $2.4 million Federal Freeway Administration Transportation Alternate options award, together with $600,000 in GDOT matching funds. The plan will intention to handle the disproportionate variety of fatalities and accidents amongst strolling and biking.

STATE WALKING COLLEGE

New Mexico

AARP New Mexico and America Walks have partnered to supply a fellowship program for folks interested by advocating to make their communities extra walkable. Maria Tsethlikai, of Jemez Pueblo, is a present Strolling School Fellow and main the Environmental Well being Program. Maria is engaged on pedestrian security efforts in her neighborhood.

Georgia

Carolyn Hartfield was a 2021 Georgia State Strolling School Fellow, a 2022 Georgia State Strolling School Mentor, and the Founding father of JUST WALK, a Stroll With A Doc program. Carol was featured on Good Morning America! Watch her story right here.

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