The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released "A Resident's Guide for Creating Safer Communities for Walking and Bicycling," a free guide offering step-by-step instructions for residents and community groups looking to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, access, and comfort.

In partnership with the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC), FHWA is presenting an overview webinar on Tuesday, February 10 from noon to 1:00 p.m. CT. The webinar will also include a review of how two communities have used the principles outlined within it to make their communities more walkable and bikeable.

Tamara Redmon, with FHWA's Office of Safety, will introduce the guide and discuss how it fits within U.S. DOT's Safer People, Safer Streets Initiative.

Laura Sandt, with PBIC, will discuss the content of the new guide and how residents can use it, including how to identify, document, and communicate pedestrian and bicycle safety concerns; engage with a variety of groups and individuals to make improvements; explore various ways in which community members can be involved in implementing programs and changes; gain inspiration and ideas from success stories from other communities; and find additional resources, including tip sheets and sample materials.

Eva Garcia and Ramiro Gonzalez, of the City of Brownsville, Texas, will discuss how city officials have used policies, programming, and new bike/ped facilities to transform transportation and health within the community.

John Paul Shaffer will discuss Livable Memphis's successes and lessons learned in advocating for and planning safer streets for bicycling and walking. Livable Memphis has used the Resident's Guide to improve bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, increasing access to transit, and promoteComplete Streets.

The webinar is free but advance registration is required.