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Highway Safety Needs of U.S. Hispanic Communities: Issues and Strategies

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This report discusses the highway safety needs of Hispanic communities.
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Healthy Schools for Healthy Kids

Source: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This report details research regarding the state of schools, current active living policies and programs, and ways to improve the health of all students.
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Hard Lessons: Causes and Consequences of Michigan's School Construction Boom

Source: Michigan Land Use Institute
The Michigan Land Use Institute published this report to detail the problem and expose the challenges of managing growth and design.
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Guidelines for Developing Traffic Safety Educational Materials for Spanish-Speaking Audiences

Source: Education Development Center, Inc., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
This guidebook is designed for organizations seeking to create, or to help others create, culturally and linguistically appropriate traffic safety educational materials for Spanish-speaking audiences.
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Pedestrian Planning and Design Guidelines

Source: New Jersey Department of Transportation
This guide discusses the importance of sidewalks in pedestrian mobility and safety. It defines appropriate facilities and design criteria to accomodate and foster pedestrian movement.
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Give Respect/Get Respect Flyer

Source: Transportation Alternatives
These trilingual flyers were distributed in New York to educate drivers and bicyclists about safe interaction between bicycles and motorized vehicles.
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GIS-Based Crash Referencing and Analysis System

Source: Federal Highway Administration
This paper summarizes efforts to develop a crash referencing and analysis system within GIS.
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GIS Tools for Improving Pedestrian and Bike Safety

Source: Federal Highway Administration
This TechBrief discusses the use of GIS software to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety.
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Getting Your Kids to Wear Bike Helmets

Source: Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
This pamphlet helps answer various questions parents may have when trying to encourage children to wear bike helmets.
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Cómo Alcanzar el Desarrollo Inteligente, II: 100 Políticas Adicionales Para Su Implementación

Source: International City/County Management Association
This is the Spanish-language version of the second part of the "Getting to Smart Growth" guide.
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