Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, ECHS, Committees,Traffic Engineering, NCDOT

DMV Drivers Handbook Revisions; Sharing the Road with Bicyclists and Pedestrians
Description:	This strategy focuses on making revisions to the present Driver's Handbook to include additional, specific information on laws, when to yield right of way, how to respect other road users' rights, and tips on the proper way for each mode to operate. As a part of this inclusion, test questions should also be added to the pool of potential question about these issues.
Group Lead:	Mary Meletiou - ITRE
ECHS Approval:	October 24, 2006
Host Agency:	ITRE
Agency Contact:	Mary Meletiou
Notes:
Status:	In progress
Evaluation:	Awaiting sufficient data

Training for Law Enforcement Officers on Bicycle and Pedestrian Laws and Local Law Enforcement Strategies to Improve Safety
Description:	This strategy focuses on raising the awareness of law enforcement officers, both to the existing statutes related to bicyclists and pedestrians and the availability of relevant materials. In addition, this project would encourage Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs and the Highway Patrol to take a proactive role in focusing enforcement efforts in these areas. By having knowledge about and enforcing relevant laws, law enforcement efforts can change behaviors in a community, thus making it safer to bicycle and walk.
Group Lead:	Mary Meletiou - ITRE
ECHS Approval:	October 24, 2006
Host Agency:	ITRE
Agency Contact:	Mary Meletiou
Notes:
Status:	In progress
Evaluation:	Awaiting sufficient data

Stronger Penalties for Violation of School Crossing Guards Directions/Directives
Description:	This strategy will establish severe penalties for motorists who violate the "Stop" sigh when displayed by a school crossing guard in an effort to increase motorist compliance with the directives of school crossing guards to increase safety to children crossing at these locations.
Group Lead:	Mary Meletiou - ITRE
ECHS Approval:	N/A
Host Agency:	N/A
Agency Contact:	N/A
Notes:
Status:	Awaiting sufficient data