Samenvatting
In this paper issues concerning the relation between pedestrian mobility and safety will be addressed. The author tries to give an insight into both the present and the future position of the pedestrian. The paper discussed the importance of pedestrian mobility and the problems with accident estimations. It then turns to demographic trends, trends in living conditions and other social trends in educational levels, emancipation and employment. Finally a brief presentation of a model for developing practical strategies are given.