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December 2010
Greetings!
People enjoying snow-covered parkAs we conclude another year promoting pedestrian safety and access, we want to thank you for walking alongside us. As a friend of PEDS, you support walkable, healthy communities.

PEDS' staff and board of directors wish you a safe and joyous season and look forward to continuing our relationship with you in the new year.

Sally Flocks, President & CEO                                           Glenn Kurtz, Chairman

Joint meeting of ARC Bike-Ped Task Force and Transit Operators Subcommittee focuses on Safe Routes to Transit
Bus Stop with No Sidewalk AccessWalking to transit in metro Atlanta is unsafe. Research by the Atlanta Regional Commission this year revealed a strong connection between transit stops and the location of pedestrian crashes. Data showed that one fourth of all pedestrian crashes occurred within 100 ft. of a transit stop. Meanwhile, the region's on-board transit survey showed that three out of four transit riders walk to transit.  

To discuss potential solutions, the Atlanta Regional Commission held a joint meeting of the Transit Operators Subcommittee and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force. Participants discussed creating a pilot Safe Routes to Transit Program and funding opportunities for safety improvements.

PEDS applauds the ARC for recognizing the regional significance of safe pedestrian access to transit. We are encouraging planners and elected officials to ensure that Plan 2040 and the proposed transportation sales tax include sufficient funding for sidewalks and safe crossings to bus stops.  We also will encourage local and regional agencies to identify measurable objectives, budgets and timelines for creating safe crossings on multi-lane transit corridors.
Celebrate 15 Years of Progress at PEDS Members Fiesta
              PEDS Members Fiesta
                 January Members Party18, 2011
                   6:00 - 8:00 pm

    • Meet your fellow PEDS members.  
    • Elect board members and officers.
    • Share your input on 2011 priorities.
    • Enjoy a delicious Tex-Mex buffet.
Free for PEDS members. $20 for non-members includes one-year membership for first-timers.
Have you joined PEDS or renewed your membership?

Throughout the year, PEDS worked to protect pedestrians from hazardous sidewalks, reckless drivers and unsafe crossings. By taking part in our advocacy work, PEDS members and volunteers help us lead the charge for safe crossings to transit, well-maintained sidewalks, and a fair share of transportation funding for pedestrian safety.

 

The work we do takes time, expertise, and outreach, and your membership contribution will help ensure we have enough funds to carry it out successfully.


Support from members is vital to our continued strength as Atlanta's voice for pedestrians. Please join PEDS, renew your membership, or make a special year-end contribution today.

 
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