Sakae Public Works Office Anshin Walking Area

From the City of Yokohama, Road and Highway Bureau website

As a priority measure, City of Yokohama, Road and Highway Bureau is promoting the development of a town that is easy for everyone to use with peace of mind. As part of this effort, we are promoting the formation of a safe walking area.
To the page of "Reliable Walking Area" in City of Yokohama, Road and Highway Bureau (outside site)

In Japan, pedestrians and cyclists account for more than 40% of the fatalities in traffic accidents, which is higher than in Europe and the United States. In addition, about 60% of traffic accident fatalities while walking have been damaged near their homes. Based on these circumstances, in order to ensure safe traffic for pedestrians and cyclists, in Yokohama City, 20 residential or commercial districts (796 locations nationwide) that require urgent measures have been designated as "safe walking areas". Was specified. In the safe walking area, while listening to the opinions of local residents, the Public Safety Commission and road managers work together to take comprehensive measures to prevent casualties, thereby deterring about 20% of casualties and injuries.

In Sakae Ward, the area around Hongodai Station is designated, and Sakae police department, City of Yokohama, Road and Highway Bureau and Sakae Public Works Office cooperate to implement various measures to prevent accidents.
Reliable walking area-around Hongodai Station (PDF: 363KB)