This translates to the fact that millions of Americans rely on non-motorized transportation options, which includes walking and bicycling. As our population ages, safety advocates must be concerned with the elderly - both as a pedestrian or a driver. New York uses pedestrian barriers and outreach programs to all pedestrians, especially the young and elderly. New York annually holds dozens of pedestrian events statewide.
New Jersey has pedestrian safety grants in eight municipalities.
The enforcement component provides overtime funding for police officers to search out motor vehicle and pedestrian violators who's actions put pedestrians at risk.