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The policies, programs and initiatives identified on this website may be used to address one or more of the "Six E's" to help create more bikeable and walkable communities throughout the region. In order to realize local goals and objectives, communities should use a multi-pronged strategy to advance biking and walking and support development of safe, comfortable and connected active transportation networks.
The principles articulated through the Six Es include the first five time-tested elements of this multi-pronged approach, with many communities now adding "equity" as the sixth element. Many policy, programmatic and design elements can be used to improve equity if they are targeted to address mobility needs of low-income residents, minorities, children, people with disabilities and older adults. |
The Six Es
Education activities include the development and sharing of information related to safely navigating walking and biking trips. Initiatives may be geared toward people walking and biking, as well as drivers.
Encouragement activities invite people to give walking or biking a try through community-based programs (like walking groups, organized bike rides and special events), and by providing a community environment that supports walking and biking.
Evaluation + Planning involves the studying, planning and measuring of the walking and biking environment. Communities may develop, or reform subdivision and land development ordinances to support walking and biking; and create bicycle and pedestrian plans to make biking, walking and riding transit safe, more convenient and more realistic travel options for people of all ages and abilities. Evaluation involves measuring the success of investments in achieving desired outcomes.
Engineering involves the design and installation of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signals and signs, and trails.
Enforcement activities often focus on traffic safety laws and regulations. Community-based speed reduction programs, public education and roadway engineering are also recommended.
Equity activities often include diverse opportunities for stakeholder involvement, and sharing material in a targeted and strategic manner to better reach underrepresented and vulnerable population groups.
Education activities include the development and sharing of information related to safely navigating walking and biking trips. Initiatives may be geared toward people walking and biking, as well as drivers.
Encouragement activities invite people to give walking or biking a try through community-based programs (like walking groups, organized bike rides and special events), and by providing a community environment that supports walking and biking.
Evaluation + Planning involves the studying, planning and measuring of the walking and biking environment. Communities may develop, or reform subdivision and land development ordinances to support walking and biking; and create bicycle and pedestrian plans to make biking, walking and riding transit safe, more convenient and more realistic travel options for people of all ages and abilities. Evaluation involves measuring the success of investments in achieving desired outcomes.
Engineering involves the design and installation of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, such as sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic signals and signs, and trails.
Enforcement activities often focus on traffic safety laws and regulations. Community-based speed reduction programs, public education and roadway engineering are also recommended.
Equity activities often include diverse opportunities for stakeholder involvement, and sharing material in a targeted and strategic manner to better reach underrepresented and vulnerable population groups.