WalkSanDiego partners with Cities and Counties to work on all kinds of projects.  We can work with your city or county to make your streets and community more vibrant and livable.

Our Services

The following services can be implemented in parntership with your city/county staff or for your residents.

Project Support

WalkSanDiego is happy to attend City Council meetings and support proposed projects that enhance pedestrian safety and walkability. In November 2011, WSD spoke at a City Council hearing in Carlsbad to support traffic calming measures and pedestrian and bike improvements proposed on La Costa Avenue. In December 2011, WSD will speak at two council hearings in Encinitas and San Marcos, respectively to highlight Golden Footprint awards each city received in October 2011. 

Walk Audits

As part of a community design project, WalkSanDiego will provide a presentation on "Elements of a Walkable Community" and then lead participants through their own neighborhood to examine what's working and what's missing. A real "eye-opener."

Community Outreach

Most public outreach efforts only attract the same handful of neighborhood activists. WalkSanDiego is adept at finding and engaging less-involved residents and merchants, including non-English-speakers.

Walking Tours

As part of a conference or other event, WalkSanDiego will conduct a community walking tour, pre-designed to highlight particular features.

Training for Public Health Professionals

WalkSanDiego has developed a specialty in providing public health professionals with the necessary training to participate more fully in land use and transportation planning decisions that determine the quality of the pedestrian environment.

Presentations

WalkSanDiego PowerPoint presentations stir excitement about improving walkability. Currently available:

Complete Streets & Safe Routes to School

     Tools and policies to create more walkable communities-

Walkable Communities 101

The elements of a walkable community.

Traffic Calming Basics

What works, what doesn't, effective decision-making, funding sources.

New Transportation Paradigms

Alternatives to endless road-building and driving.

Pedestrian Enhancement Plans

WalkSanDiego will work with local residents and government staff to determine pedestrian danger "hotspots" and recommend design changes.

Pedestrian Safety Campaigns

Presentations to schools, seniors, and others; transit shelter signs; newspaper columns; handouts, and coordination with police department and traffic engineering.