Walking safely: Inquiry into the incidence and prevention of pedestrian accidents, June 1999.

This report concludes an inquiry into pedestrian safety in Victoria, Australia. The terms of reference for this particular report are listed below: To inquire into, consider and make recommendations on the incidence and prevention of pedestrian accidents, reporting on: (1) The characteristics of pedestrian accidents in urban and rural areas. (2) The over-representation of specific groups, particularly young children, older people and intoxicated persons, in pedestrian accidents. (3) Countermeasures to reduce the number and severity of pedestrian accidents with reference to road environment treatments, land use planning, behavioural change programmes and vehicle modifications. (4) The scope for new initiatives to reduce pedestrian accidents. (5) The need for changes to legislation or statutory requirements as a result of the inquiry. A number of useful recommendations are made after the Executive Summary.