This translates to the fact that millions of Americans rely on non-motorized transportation options, which includes walking and bicycling. In conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration, some State Highway Safety Offices in Region 3 have conducted Pedestrian Safety Road Shows which educate a local area on their pedestrian safety issues and empower the community to take action to improve the quality of life locally. Joining traffic safety and public health professionals is a growing body of citizen advocates who are striving to create safer walking and bicycling environments in Region3. Both forms of transportation have the potential to provide individual physical as well as community benefits.
Bicyclists are also at risk for traffic related injuries.
In 1998, over 700 bicyclists nationwide were killed and 53,000 injured in traffic crashes.