Issues
Some people walk to work. We work to walk. Pedestrian safety and access require increased public awareness, routine traffic enforcement, and well-designed sidewalks and streets. Learn more about the issues PEDS is addressing. Then jump over to our Get Involved page to get involved.
Safe Routes to Transit
People who walk to transit are among the region’s most vulnerable road users. Research shows that 22 percent of pedestrian crashes in the Atlanta region occurred within 100 feet of transit stops. Nearly half occurred within 300 feet of transit stops.
Fund Atlanta Sidewalk Maintenance
Sidewalk maintenance is a basic responsibility of government. It should be funded by all taxpayers, not just those who happen to own property next to a sidewalk.
Reduce Speed Limits in Residential and Urban Districts
The Georgia Code sets 30 mph as the maximum speed limit in residential or urban districts. By reducing speed limits on roads currently posted at 35mph, government agencies can untie the hands of the local police.
Retrofit State Roads that Lack Sidewalks
The Georgia Department of Transportation sidewalk policy fails to address roads in urban and densely developed suburban areas, where the need for sidewalks is highest.
Make Sidewalks Accessible to All
The City of Atlanta’s sidewalk and road construction and maintenance practices discriminate against people with disabilities. New policies and funding sources are needed to ensure ADA compliance.