| Pedestrian Program
Pedestrian Laws and Regulations
District of Columbia Municipal Regulations that pertain to pedestrian and driver violations, including penalties, are available.
Pedestrian Safety
On average, more than 600 pedestrian crashes are reported to the Metropolitan Police Department each year in the District of Columbia. The District government is committed to improving pedestrian safety while simultaneously increasing the number of walking trips.
For full reports on pedestrian and bicycle collisions from 1997-1999 and 2000-2002, see below.
To improve pedestrian safety in the District, DDOT participates in Street Smart, the regional pedestrian and bicycle safety campaign. You can view the 2005 Street Smart report*. If you would like some of the Street Smart posters or pamphlets, call (202) 671-2561.
DDOT has also launched Street Smart for Kids, pedestrian and bicycle safety classes in DC elementary schools.
Pedestrian Collisions Study
In 2001, DDOT examined three years of collisions involving bicycles and/or pedestrians in the District, based on police reports. The study identifies high-crash intersections and breaks down the three-year sample of crashes by age, time, ward and other factors. DDOT will use the report to improve pedestrian safety through engineering, enforcement and education. If you have comments or questions on the report, please send an email to DDOT.
View the report: Bicycle and Pedestrian Collisions in the District of Columbia, 1997-1999:
Web Links
- The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC) is a national clearinghouse for information about pedestrian safety and health, engineering, advocacy, education, enforcement, and access and mobility.
- The National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) is the major program of the Bicycle Federation of America, Inc. (BFA), established in 1977. NCBW’s mission is to create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.
- The website of the Federal Highway Administration within the US Department of Transportation is designed for the pedestrian safety practitioner or advocate and provides resources relating to planning, design, and operation of pedestrian facilities.
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