Pedestrian Fatalities See Decline, But Long-Term Trend Remains a Concern
While recent figures show a welcome drop in pedestrian deaths, a new report highlights a significant increase over the past decade, prompting…
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Chicago Unveils Comprehensive Complete Streets Design Guide
The Chicago Department of Transportation has released its new Complete Streets guidelines, aiming to improve safety and usability for all road users,…
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Community Safety Initiative Sparks Urbanism Dialogue in Fort Smith
A simple reflector, designed to enhance pedestrian and cyclist visibility, has unexpectedly become a catalyst for conversations about urban safety and street…
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California Launches Statewide Plan for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Caltrans has initiated an update to its State Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan, seeking public input on active transportation and complete streets policy.
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Chicago’s Logan Square Redevelopment Sparks Debate Over Street Design
A recent streetscape and plaza project in Chicago's Logan Square has transformed a busy intersection into pedestrian-friendly spaces, but emerging issues are…
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Larger Vehicles Linked to Increased Pedestrian Fatalities, New Analysis Reveals
A recent interactive feature highlights the disproportionate danger posed by larger vehicles to pedestrians, prompting renewed focus on vehicle design and safety.
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Memphis Retains Title as Nation’s Deadliest City for Pedestrians
A recent report highlights Memphis as the most dangerous U.S. city for pedestrian fatalities for the second consecutive year, citing infrastructure issues…
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Jersey City Mayor Pledges 100 New Street Safety Measures to Speed Up Vision Zero Progress
New Jersey's Jersey City is set to implement a significant number of quick-build street safety improvements, aiming to enhance pedestrian and cyclist…
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Pedestrian Fatalities Show Concerning Rise After Brief Dip
A recent analysis of traffic safety data indicates a troubling increase in pedestrian deaths across the US, reversing a temporary decline and…
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Pedestrian Fatality Rates Remain High Across US Cities, Study Finds
A new study from Smart Growth America reveals that pedestrian death rates have continued to rise in most major US cities over…
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