Walking is a popular physical activity for all ages that can also serve as a useful transportation option to help maintain mobility and independence.
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Walking: Tips on How to Use Transportation Options in Florida — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramPedBikeInfo — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationPedBikeInfo center is supported by Federal Highwasy Administrations and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration providing information and resources around Ped and Bike Safety.
Find a Ride Florida — Florida
Source: State Agency/ProgramFind a ride in Florida.
Stepping Out as an Older Adult - Be Healthy, Walk Safely — National
Source: US Department of TransportationWhether you are stepping out to exercise, run errands, or both, make sure you maintain your safety while enjoying the health benefits of walking.
Getting to the Curb — National
Source: Local ProgramA guide to building protected bike lanes that work for pedestrians
Walkability Checklist — National
Source: US Department of TransportationNHTSA’s Walkability Checklist is a checklist to rate your neighborhood’s walkability.
Drivers 65 Plus: Check Your Performance A Self-Rating Tool with Facts and Suggestions for Safe Driving — National
Source: For Profit OrganizationThis self-rating form is designed to help you examine your ability to keep driving safely. You can make better-informed decisions about when to get behind the wheel through knowledge and self-awareness.
Pedestrian Safety Training for Law Enforcement — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis training is an interactive, computer-based program to help law enforcement officers understand the factors associated with pedestrian crashes, develop meaningful countermeasures and enforcement strategies.
Tribal Transit — National
Source: Nonprofit OrganizationThis resource includes training and technical assistance specifically geared towards tribal transit managers, operators, and riders
Traffic Safety Fact - Pedestrian- 2019 — National
Source: US Department of TransportationThis fact sheet defines a pedestrian as any person on foot, walking, running, jogging, hiking, sitting, or lying down who is involved in a motor vehicle traffic crash.