Citation

Selman M. World Transp. Policy Pract. 2008; 14(1): 48-55.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Eco-Logica)

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Abstract

This article reports on the Greenlight Project, which investigated the pedestrian and bicycle cross-ability of intersections of major roads in the cities of Port Phillip, Geelong, and Bayside, in Melbourne (Victoria, Australia). The author noted that a major barrier to participation in some walking school bus programs is the inability of these pedestrian groups to complete road crossings at signal crossings, mainly due to insufficient time being allocated to the pedestrian crossing phase. Topics include timing of the green phase of the lights, signalized intersections, the use of crossing supervisors, the environmental and health benefits of walking or cycling to school, general road safety, and reductions in the speed and numbers of motor vehicles. The author focuses on the challenges and successes of motivated individuals working to encourage greater cooperation between local government and state government departments, working toward the goal of making walking safer and more convenient for adults and children. The article includes numerous quotes from parents and other pedestrians about their experiences in crossing busy roads and the improvements implemented in the case study. (TRID abstract)