The Safe Systems section of the Operations and Safety Bureau is comprised of the Active Transportation group and the State Highway Safety Office.
Active Transportation
The Active Transportation group is made up of VTrans experts improving safety for people walking and bicycling. For the first time in over 20 years, the Agency has two dedicated staff to strengthen the work already done and lead the integration of this mode of travel within Vermont. By creating an Active Transportation team within the Safe System section, we are advancing the safety and accessibility of vulnerable users. Examples include: creating an alliance with external partners, serving as subject matter experts, evolving the Complete Streets approach, creating an inventory of existing active transportation infrastructure and associated gaps, and reviewing policy to prioritize vulnerable users.
What is Active Transportation?
Active Transportation is human-powered mobility, such as walking, biking, rolling, the use of mobility aids and electric-assist devices.
Why is it important?
Active Transportation can improve mental and physical health, quality of life (by increasing social participation due to pace of travel), reduce air pollution and green house gas emissions, generate economic benefits, and reduce vehicles on the road, making roads safer from those walking, biking, or rolling.
What is a vulnerable users?
A person who is not in a motor vehicle and is at a higher risk of injury or death in a road crash.
More Resources:
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Grant Program
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Resources
- Complete Streets
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Strategic Plan 2021
State Highway Safety Office
The Vermont State Highway Safety Office facilitates and supports, with federal grants, a statewide network to promote safe driving behavior on Vermont highways. We share a deep concern for the welfare of the traveling public, and believe our main purpose is to save lives through creative, highly visible, innovative, and effective highway safety programs for all modes of transportation. We are committed to our critical role within the State of Vermont, to ensure safe travel on Vermont’s roadways. As part of the VTrans family, we have a responsibility to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives, and to provide a safe, reliable and multimodal transportation system that promotes Vermont’s quality of life and economic well-being.
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