"Our objective is traffic casualty reduction."

In November of 2009 two national transportation organizations (Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership) released the results of a nationwide study ranking cities according to the relative safety of pedestrians (pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents).

Louisville ranked the seventh worst in the nation.

To correct this, we are proposing a clear, unambiguous, absolute pedestrian right-of-way within three (3) blocks of schools - inside and outside crosswalks. Our children must be protected. (On the morning of 27 February 2009 Louisville school crossing guard Elaine Elgie was hit and killed after helping a child cross the road at her school crosswalk.)

We are also proposing that Jefferson County Public Schools modify the JCPS school assignment plan to guarantee that students and parents who will commit to walking and/or bicycling to school may attend their neighborhood school.

Metro Louisville's Coroner's Office reported:
twentyfour (24) deaths in 2007 - pedestrian (23) & cyclist (1)
thirtytwo (32) deaths in 2008 - pedestrian (26), wheelchair users (1) & cyclist (5).

Our Objectives:
* an undisputed, uncontested Pedestrian Right-of-Way within three blocks of schools and parks
* random traffic stops checking driver's licenses, vehicle insurance and vehicle registration
* ticketing drivers with frosted or snow-covered windshields and obscured license plates

To donate please send checks payable to Safe Streets Louisville, 2132 Frankfort Ave, Louisville KY 40206. Donations are not yet tax deductable.

To be listed as a supporter or to volunteer contact j@bikecourier.org

Thank you.