Join ourPedestrian Safety Resources
- General Information
- Information for Drivers
- Information for Pedestrians
- Information for Teachers and Students
General Information
Useful information on walkable communities, for reducing pedestrian crashes, and engineering improvements.
Federal agency whose mission is to reduce traffic deaths. Part of the US Dept of Transportation.
Promotes bicycle and pedestrian transportation use, safety, and accessibility.
Information on motor vehicle safety from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tips and resources for reducing the risk of parking lot collisions.
Information for Drivers
If you have a question about any of the signs, signals, or road markings, this handy online manual has lots of answers.
Instructional video designed to teach pedestrian safety concepts to students in driver education, classes, or other instructional venues where pedestrian safety issues can be integrated into the curriculum.
Information for Pedestrians
Great source for all kinds of information. Sign up for their Centerlines E-newsletter.
An organization that promotes communities that are safe and fun to walk in. Check out their library.
Use this checklist to see what is needed to make your community safer for walking.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
English-language instructional video designed to teach pedestrian safety concepts. It was developed for use in ESOL classes and other instructional venues where English is taught at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Information for Teachers and Students
If you’re interested in setting up a walking school bus, this is the place to start.
Connecting the trip to school with safety, health, community, and choice
Maryland Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Education Program,
Teacher’s Guide (big pdf, requires fast internet connection) and cover (Word doc).
For any MCDOT service request or complaint, call 311
When dialing outside of the county, call 240-777-0311 or submit via their website.
For website comments or to report website problems or broken links, please email us. This email address does not handle service requests or complaints.
Director's Office · Montgomery County Department of Transportation
101 Monroe Street, 10th Floor · Rockville, Maryland 20850 · mcdot.director@montgomerycountymd.gov
· telephone: 240-777-7170 · fax: 240-777-7178 ·
