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	Recommendations are policies most suited toward local governments or other regulatory entities that may result in better accommodation of pedestrians. These recommendations apply to all types of successful pedestrian areas: urban or suburban, infill or new, downtowns, campuses, office parks, shopping centers, schools, hospitals and everywhere people walk. RECOMMENDATION CATEGORIES The recommendations are organized into the following categories: Administration Security and Safety Quality of Life Priority of Implementation Community Participation Pedestrian Education ADMINISTRATION Identify a staff person who is responsible for reviewing all planning and construction projects to confirm that pedestrians are included. In an era when trip reduction and alternative modes of transportation are advocated to reduce air pollution, the pedestrian needs the same type of support as the Bicycle Coordinator gives to the recreational and commuter bicyclist, in terms of route finding, access, safety programs, funding, and general advocacy. Although local jurisdictions have staff with specific responsibilities for bicycles and vehicles, few have designated staff responsible for the interests of the pedestrian. The designation of a Pedestrian Coordinator, at the local government level, would address pedestrian needs and fill this gap. The Coordinator's responsibilities should include: gathering data on pedestrian needs within the community; providing planners with data on the number and type of pedestrians in a particular area; reviewing plans to ensure the pedestrian is adequately considered in them; identifying areas which should better serve the pedestrian; and generally advocating for pedestrian safety, security, access, comfort, and destinations.