Coming March 23: SLOW DOWN yard signs
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PEDS is thrilled tha  t Abbadabba's, a company that shares our passion for walking, is partnering with us to encourage metro Atlanta drivers to slow down. On Saturday, March 23, we will distribute "SLOW DOWN" yard signs in Grant Park from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Enter the parking lot from Cherokee Avenue and look for our distribution table adjacent to the Cyclorama. Thanks to Abbadabba's generous support, signs are free of charge. Representatives of civic organizations and Parent Teacher Associations in metro Atlanta may have up to 25 signs to distribute at neighborhood or PTA meetings. Signs may not be sold.
Beginning March 27, signs will also be available at all Abbadabba's shoe stores. If you can't make it to the Grant Park event, check out Abbadabba's to find a store near you.  Much of the threat to pedestrians comes from speeding cars. Posting SLOW DOWN signs on your street will send a clear message to drivers who treat your neighborhood street like a highway. Thank you for helping us save lives. |
You're invited: April 7 Buford Highway walk
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Ever dream of making Buford Highway, the state's most deadly road for pedestrians, a great place to walk? PEDS is excited to partner with the Hispanic Health Coalition on this event. Please join us on Sunday April 7, 2013, for the 5K Latino Walk for Health. Sponsored by the Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, the event promotes pedestrian safety and health for the Latino community. The walk starts at Northeast Plaza and will begin at 8:00 AM. Participation is free, but registration is required. Visit here to learn more. We're delighted that Buford Highway will be closed to cars during the event. Enjoy!
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Big step forward: a two-pronged approach to sidewalk maintenance
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Repairing
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range from one-half to one inch. |
sidewalks is far less expensive than replacing them. Grinders and horizontal saws are often the most cost-effective way to eliminate tripping hazards.
Yet until recently, the City of Atlanta's sidewalk maintenance program relied entirely on replacement. In December, a Public Works Department manager said the City preferred using materials from its cement plant over purchasing new grinders or other equipment.
Since then, the City has closed its cement plant. As we recommended at the Sidewalk Task Force meeting in February, Public Works now plans to rely more on repairs and will work with contractors to get this done.
Please report broken or uneven sidewalks to your local Public Works Department. Our online tool makes it easy.
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Help make metro Atlanta walkable!
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