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Education π©βπ« Engagementπ€ΌββοΈ Consulting π©βπΌ Pedestrian-oriented Motorist Course π©βπ Advocacy π§βπ¦Ό Principal: Ana Lucaci, MPH (Doctoral Student in Transp Engineering at Univ of New Mexico) made2walk.com
πApplications are open for the 2026 #WalkingCollege!
In its 11th year, this fellowship empowers grassroots leaders to build safer, healthier, more walkable communities through people-first design & policy. #ActivePeople
π Apply by Feb 16
ποΈ Rural leaders encouraged
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Garrett Morgan invented the first mechanical traffic signal after witnessing a serious crash at an intersection. His design introduced a βStopβ phase that allowed intersections to clear before traffic moved again.
#Made2Walk #PedestrianSafety #TrafficSafety #VisionZero #PeopleFirstStreets
Packed room to talk about fare free transit at #TRBAM.
A little #trafficSafety humour by Jennifer Musselman of Kittelson & Associates at #TRBAM
Who says engineers canβt be fun? (Other than my kids?)
Nice presentation in Honolulu tonight by @docappleyard.bsky.social on making streets safer, and more accessible for different transportation modes.
Made2Walk's Quote
'#Education is the first step toward safer streets. Because every driver has the power to protect pedestrians with the right knowledge'.
-Made2Walk
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#ParkingLots are dangerous by design because there are no safe routes for pedestrians to travel through.
Everyone exiting a vehicle is a pedestrian.
Clip from Mdade2Walk's pedestrian safety and driving behavior course: https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
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What could make it even better?
Visit https://www.made2walk.com
Check the 4 benefits of walking report: https://americawalks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9_19_19-AW-Economic-Fact-Sheet_final-1.pdf
@americawalks.bsky.socialΒ
Your opinion matters
4 Economical Benefits
4 economical benefits of walking
Reduced Transportation Costs up to 12%
#Walkable streets encouraged business activity with a 172% increase in sales.
Walkable cities attract top talent, resulting in more business.
Drastic housing value increase: $500 - $3,000
How would you rate your cityβs walkability on a scale of 0 to 10?
#PedestrianDignity with @sashakestane.bsky.social
Shrodinger' bike in #Providence #RhodeIsland while at #CNU33
What is that bump: Half raised crosswalk to the mid island or speed bump for bike lane?
No bus stop.
The sad part is that the street will be restriped soon to make way for a new traffic lane.
@cnunewurbanism.bsky.social
#mobility
Happy National Walking Day!
Let's celebrate the most ancient means of transportation.
www.walk2connect.com/onlinecourse
#made2walk #pedestriansafety #nationalwalkingday #walking #americawalks #lifeat3MPH #walk2connect
Remember 2020?Β
When we were in #quarantine and forbidden to travel?
People were working from home
And they also picked up walking around their neighborhood
So you would expect less cars on the road = less pedestrians fatalities, right?
Course details: https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
Meme Friday
When you complete your Pedestrian #Safety Course... And you know you're making a difference on the road!
Be like him, and get ceritified as a pedestrian-oriented motorist of all ages here:
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Made2Walk's Quote
'#Education is the first step toward safer streets. Because every driver has the power to protect pedestrians with the right knowledge'.
-Made2Walk
Join the course: made2walk.com/onlinecourse
Meme Friday
My face when so many #teens haven't taken Made2Walk's Pedestrian Oriented Motorist Courseπ
https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
Meme Friday
My face when so many teens haven't taken Made2Walk's Pedestrian Oriented Motorist Courseπ
https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
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#made2walk #pedestriansafety #teendrivers #learning #development #drivers #driversofallages #onlinecertification #pedestrianorientedmotorist
Discover the 4 types of pedestrian crossings & signals every #driver should know!
Poll time!
Crosswalks:
Marked Crosswalks
Unmarked Crosswalks
Signals:
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)
Have you encountered these pedestrian signals and crosswalks?
Course details: made2walk.com/onlinecourse
Thank you for the graphic resource. I'm creating a new module for the course focusing on types of crossings (and more). If doesnt make it in the full video, it will be listed as a resource. ππΌ
Discover the 4 types of pedestrian crossings & signals every #driver should know!
1οΈβ£ Marked Crosswalks
2οΈβ£ Unmarked Crosswalks
3οΈβ£ Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB)
4οΈβ£ Rectangular Rapid Flashing (RRFB)
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Content sources by @newmexicodot.bsky.socialΒ
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Meme Friday
When drivers, like #Barbie, don't know the risks pedestrians face... But that's because they haven't taken Made2Walk's Pedestrian Oriented Motorist Course yet!π
Check the course here: made2walk.com/onlinecourse
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#ParkingLots are dangerous by design because there are no safe routes for pedestrians to travel through it.
Everyone coming out of a vehicle is a pedestrian.
Clip from Mdade2Walk's pedestrian safety and driving behavior course: https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
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How I feel when going for a walk
#MemeFriday
#Made2Walk
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Let's...Air...Walk? Streetmix Meme
When you need to cross the street but there's no pedestrian optionπ«
Let's...Just...Air walk?
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#made2walk #memefriday #streetmix #urbanplanning #pedestriansafety #driver #learninganddevelopment
#TeenDrivingAwarenessMonth - Turning Right, Part 3!
Half of the motorists turning right failed to look at their right #UniversityOfToronto study
This clip focuses on driving awareness and pedestrian safety. Learn how your driving behavior can make an impact https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
https://www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
Accessible
Equitable
Safer Streets
Content and sources courtesy of @americawalks.bsky.socialΒ
Access the report: https://americawalks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/AW_Social-Equity-Benefits.pdf
Neighborhoods with bus and rail transit access saved $3,000/year.Β
https://www.vtpi.org/affordability.pdf
Walking presents endless benefits.
Today, we are sharing 5 findings on how impactful #walking and accessing public transportation can be π
The Los Angeles Traffic Ordinance of 1925
A century of cracks in roads made for #cars. Now it's time to craft spaces that move us all.
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www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse
#TeenDrivingAwarenessMonth
Speeding's impact
Part 2 from the course!
I'm 2016, 32% of fatal crashes involved passengers in cars with teen drivers. While they are used to carpooling, avoiding speeding is a must
Encourage your teens to take the courseπ
www.made2walk.com/onlinecourse