Join The Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets

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In case you haven’t heard Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx is challenging all mayors and local elected officials to work towards safer streets in their community.

In order to take part in this challenge, elected officials must be interested in identifying barriers to street safety and addressing them within the next year by developing a plan of action.

Road users of all ages and abilities deserve the right to safe streets and alternative transportation options, and local officials are in the position to make these opportunities available.

Mayors and elected officials who take part in the challenge will also be invited to attend the Mayors’ Summit for Safer People, Safer Streets in March, where they will learn how to take action.

Some of the areas identified as Mayors’ Challenge Activities, where local leaders can take action include:

• Use a Complete Streets approach
• Identify and address barriers to make streets safe and convenient for all road users, including people of all ages and abilities and those using assistive mobility devices
• Gather and track biking and walking data
• Use designs that are appropriate to the context of the street and its uses
• Take advantage of opportunities to create and complete ped-bike networks through maintenance
• Improve walking and biking safety laws and regulations
• Educate and enforce proper road use behavior by all

Has your city’s mayor has taken the challenge? Find out here. Read more about the Mayors’ Challenge and learn how to join here.

Access the Mayors’ Challenge informational webinar to learn more about this opportunity here.

Visit Salud America’!‘s Active Spaces resources page to learn more about the importance of safe streets and active spaces for Latino children.