National Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

National Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This cooperative agreement supports the operation of a national center to disseminate techniques and strategies for improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety, develop information and educational programs and products, and provide technical assistance.

[](https://www. transportation. gov/pedestrian-bicycle-safety) ## Improving Safety for Walking, Biking, and Rolling _Photo caption: People walk on a sidewalk next to a raised bike lane protected by parked cars and tree plantings.

courtesy of Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center_ ### Responsibility of States and Local Transportation and Enforcement Agencies In partnership with DOT, state and local agencies, community groups and individuals have a significant role in determining how safe the transportation network in their community will be.

State and local transportation agencies and MPOs, who plan, design, build, and maintain roads, sidewalks, and stations, are required by law to improve the safety of transportation infrastructure, including for vulnerable road users (VRUs) like pedestrians and bicyclists. Safety enforcement agencies have a responsibility to ensure that the public is aware of safety laws and regulations, and that these laws are enforced.

Finally, the elected officials for these jurisdictions can choose to sponsor and pass laws that further enhance the behavioral, infrastructural, and vehicular safety. Below is a summary of several of the operating administrations’ relevant activities, programs, and a list of related resources.

### Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) * FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Program * FHWA Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety * FHWA Complete Streets Program * FHWA Micromobility Webpage ### National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) NHTSA’s mission is to saves lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes through education, research, safety standards and enforcement activities.

NHTSA’s website includes resources and more information about safe bicycling and walking, including safety research and public education materials. NHTSA also houses the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), which is a nationwide census providing yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes, including those involving pedestrians and bicyclists.

* NHTSA Pedestrian Safety ### Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FTA provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including overseeing grants to state and local transit providers. Multiple FTA grant programs are available to help cities and towns invest in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, which improves mobility and helps people access public transportation.

* Improving Safety for Pedestrians and Bicyclists Accessing Transit * Manual on Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections to Transit ### Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) FMCSA works to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries by enforcing safety regulations, supporting research on safety information systems and safer vehicle technology, and providing States with financial assistance for roadside inspections and other commercial motor vehicle safety programs.

These programs are designed to reduce commercial motor vehicle collisions, including those that involve bicyclists and pedestrians. * FMCSA Our Roads Our Safety ### Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) FRA ensures the safe movement of people and goods by rail, through regulatory and inspection work, investments to develop and improve the rail network, and through research and technology development.

FRA has worked to identify safety risks and to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists at grade crossings, including gathering information on signals, signs, and other devices used to prevent non-motorized fatalities.

* FRA Railroad Crossing Safety & Trespass Prevention ### Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is a partnership of FHWA and NHTSA and University of North Carolina (UNC) Highway Safety Research Center. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as viable means of transportation and physical activity.

PBIC develops, synthesizes, promotes, and distributes accurate and current bicycling and walking information; provides access to research findings and data to various audiences; and supports a network of partners who perform public outreach about pedestrian/bike issues. To do so, it manages several websites, produces a variety of reports, guides and case studies, offers training and technical assistance.

Visit the PBIC homepage") to learn more. * USDOT has adopted the five-pronged, Safe System Approach as the guiding paradigm to address road safety that includes: * Better Post-Crash Care. * For more details on Pedestrian fatality and crash statistics NHTSA has an user-friendly Pedestrian data visualization tool.

* Find more information on USDOT Safety Programs and Projects * Find more information on Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. ### DOT Initiatives and Programs FHWA Micromobility Webpage Micromobility has rapidly proliferated in cities nationwide, proving to be a popular transportation option for many users.

Micromobility devices may be individually owned; however, the recent surge of devices in cities is due primarily to the deployment of shared fleets by private companies. Shared micromobility systems are deployed in targeted service areas with the usage intended for short trips such as "first- and last-mile" connections to complete trips made via other modes including transit. Shared fleets provide users with on-demand access to devices.

These fleets are most commonly parked in the public right-of-way, either grouped at a dock or as "dockless" devices. Users typically unlock the devices using a smartphone application. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is playing a leading role in sharing information and resources, convening stakeholders, and conducting research related to micromobility.

FHWA defines micromobility as: Any small, low-speed, human or electric-powered transportation device, including bicycles, scooters, electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes), electric scooters (e-scooters), and other small, lightweight, wheeled personal conveyances. Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) The BIL established the new SS4A discretionary program with $5 billion in funding over 5 years.

The SS4A program funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through Action Plan grants and Implementation grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries.

Funding may be used to develop or update a comprehensive safety action plan (Action Plan), conduct planning, design, and development activities in support of an Action Plan, and carry out projects and strategies identified in an Action Plan—including activities related to vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists.

* FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning, Program, and Project Development Guidance * Safety for All Users Report * State DOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinators * Travel Patterns of American Adults with Disabilities * Success Stories from Mayors' Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets * Summary Report: DOT Pedestrian and Bicyclist Road Safety Assessments * U.S. DOT Policy Statement on Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Regulations and Recommendations * FTA Manual on Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections to Transit * FMCSA Tips for Bicyclists and Pedestrians * Transportation and Health Tool * Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design Flexibility