Here are a few of the most effective and simple steps citizens, public officials, and municipalities can take to improve the situation for walking and bicycling in Missouri:
• Have regular bicycle/pedestrian traffic enforcement activities • Educate motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists using available model campaign materials (pedestrian, bicycle) • Track bicycle and pedestrian crashes and injuries in your community; take appropriate action
Encourage activity
• Celebrate National Bike Month and Bike to Work Week and encourage citizens to bicycle for fitness and transportation • Encourage area businesses to adopt policies supporting walking, transit, and bicycling as transportation and fitness choices • Encourage area schools to participate in the Safe Routes to School program and encourage students to walk and bicycle to school where possible
Create a Movement
• Encourage the development of bicycle, walking, and running clubs in your area • Encourage and promote bicycle, walking, running, and trail events • Start a "Car Free Parkway" or "Car Free Boulevard" program in your community by closing a street on a regular basis and developing a carnival of walking, bicycling, and fitness activities
This list of Action Items is also available as a printable PDF file.