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NON-ENGINEERING COUNTERMEASURE NON-ENGINEERING COUNTERMEASURE

Update policies , standards , and guidelines on topics such as signal timing , street design , street lighting , complete streets , and pedestrian crossings to incorporate current best practices and improve safety for all modes .

Launch a transportation safety education campaign targeting youth that covers a wide range of topics , such as alcohol and drug impairment , speeding , and potentially distracted driving . Local schools can also be partners in promoting safe driver behavior during school pick-ups and drop-offs . Educational campaigns that involve both students and parents can be more impactful as they involve parents , who are actually driving , and students , who may not only remind their parents but also retain safe driving behavior if they eventually drive .

APPENDIX B : COUNTERMEASURES TOOLBOX B-53