Pedestrian Safety

Updated: October 16, 2006

Local and State Pedestrian Safety

Yield to Heels
Yield to Heels is an ongoing pedestrian safety awareness campaign implemented by the UNC Department of Public Safety and the UNC Highway Safety Research Center. The "Yield to Heels" campaign intends to remove myths about traffic and pedestrians and make helpful information about pedestrian safety available to the University community. The campaign focuses on three main messages for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists: Be Aware * Be Safe * Be Considerate.

NC Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
The North Carolina Department of Transportation, Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) is a comprehensive operation, touching all aspects of bicycling and walking; whether designing facilities, creating safety programs, mapping cross-state bicycle routes, training teachers, sponsoring workshops and conferences, fostering multi-modal planning or integrating bicycling and walking into the ongoing activities of the Department of Transportation. Included on this site is a section where visitors can find out about Pedestrian Crashes in NC Communities.

National Programs and Information

General Information about Pedestrian Safety
www.walkinginfo.org

Information Specific to Children
www.walkinginfo.org/ee/children.htm

A Fun Fact Sheet for Children about Pedestrian Safety
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/kids/biketour/pedsafety

Helpful Tips for Drivers and Pedestrians
www.walkinginfo.org/ee/safety.htm