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Walking Safely: Inquiry into the Incidence and Prevention of Pedestrian Accidents
June 1999

Government Response

Report

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Table of Contents

Committee Members
Committee Address
Terms of Reference
Chairman's Foreword
Executive Summary
Recommendations

Chapter 1

Introduction
What is Occurring
What Is The Problem
Cost To The Community
Who Is At Fault
Profile of Pedestrians
Relevance of Findings to the Development of Countermeasures
Determining Countermeasures

Chapter 2

Introduction
Stopping Distance and Impact Speed
Determining Speed Limits
The Case For Reduced Urban Speed Limits
Examples of Reduced Speed Limits
Speed Limits in Victoria Since 1990
The Role of Local Government
Community Attitudes to Speeding
Other Benefits of 50 km/h
The Cost of Introducing 50 km/h
Countermeasures
Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter 3

Introduction
Land Use Planning Controls
The Role of Councils
Best Practice Examples
Road Safety Initiatives for Local Government
Local Government Experience
Local Government Funding
Countermeasures
Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter 4

Introduction
The Extent of The Intoxicated Pedestrian Problem
Responsible Serving of Alcohol
Minimising Pedestrian Activity
Minimising Risk of Injury Once Intoxicated People Become Pedestrians
Responsible Serving and Consumption of Alcohol
Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter 5

Legislation Pertaining to Pedestrians
Reducing Speed Limits
Conclusions and Recommendations

Chapter 6

Introduction
Research on Pedestrian Friendly Vehicles
Bull Bars
School Buses
Conclusions and Recommendations

Bibliography

List of Submissions

Government
Local Government
Overseas
Other Organisations
Individuals

List of Witnesses

Briefings and Inspections

Endnotes


Government Response to the Report of the Road Safety Committee

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