PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
Fairfield is the second largest city in Solano County, California, consisting of 35 square miles. In 1994, emergency medical services (EMS) personnel responded to 59 bicycle crashes, 51 pedestrian collisions, and 68 alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes. Bicycle and pedestrian safety was the subject of 450 citizen calls to the Fairfield Police Department. However, a shortage of traffic officers resulted in little enforcement of traffic safety laws in the city. Officers issued only 33 bicycle citations and 130 pedestrian citations in 1994. Arrests for impaired driving totaled 341. Driver and pedestrian behavior clearly indicated a lack of understanding of traffic laws and safe practices. School zones were a particular concern for bicycle and pedestrian safety, as well as the loading and unloading of passengers in motor vehicles.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In response to these community traffic safety concerns, the Fairfield Police Department established the Comprehensive Traffic Safety Program for All Age Groups in 1995. Project goals were to decrease pedestrian and bicycle involved collisions, increase bicycle and pedestrian safety education and increase enforcement of existing bicycle and pedestrian laws. Objectives were to:

• Promote bicycle and pedestrian safety in Fairfield schools
• Increase public awareness of bicycle safety and the importance of helmets in preventing head injuries
• Establish a bicycle and pedestrian violator diversion class

STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
The prevention education portion of the program targeted elementary and middle school students. Classroom and community presentations, workshops and bicycle rodeos helped to increase students' and parents' awareness of the many important aspects of bicycle safety. Project staff participated in numerous community events, distributing pamphlets and other materials concerning bicycle safety. Information was also disseminated through radio and newspaper media, as well as organizational newsletters.