The Government of New York has revealed details of a $62m investment plan to enhance pedestrian safety on state and local roads.

The plan is a multi-agency initiative to utilise engineering, education and enforcement campaigns to improve pedestrian safety across Upstate New York and on Long Island.

Pedestrian safety projects on state roads will be allocated $22m out of the government’s budget, while $40m will be invested to enhance pedestrian safety on local roads.

Under the first round of the pedestrian safety enhancement project, work will be carried out at various locations, including the capital region, Mohawk Valley, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier, North Country, Mid-Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

“Pedestrian safety impacts residents of all ages and in all communities, and it is critical that we make our roads safer for everyone.”

The new pedestrian safety projects are being funded through the governor’s five-year $110m New York State Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which focuses on addressing safety issues and minimising potential crashes through engineering, enforcement and education.

The new initiative was launched in 2016 and will run until the state fiscal year 2020.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said: “Pedestrian safety impacts residents of all ages and in all communities, and it is critical that we make our roads safer for everyone.

“By making significant investments in our roads, educating the public, and cracking down on lawbreakers, New York is supporting eco-friendly transportation in our downtowns while enhancing pedestrian safety in all corners of the state.”

A police enforcement and education campaign focusing on appropriate motorist and pedestrian behaviour will run from 15-20 June.

The action plan will also make use of the engineering, education, and enforcement to enhance pedestrian and motorist safety across the state of New York.