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Three pedestrians were killed in three different incidents in Pinellas and Pasco counties Friday. One was a 15-year-old walking to his school bus while the two others were senior citizens. 

CLEARWATER — More than 2 million people share the 67-mile Pinellas Trail each year, and it’s not unusual to get some complaints from those who use it. However, the rising

ST. PETERSBURG — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority was awarded $20 million in federal grants Aug. 10 for the construction of a new Clearwater Transit Center.

PALM HARBOR — Work on the long-discussed roundabout slated for Florida Avenue and Alternate U.S. 19 is underway, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority was awarded $20 million in federal grants on Wednesday to build a new transit center in Clearwater, Florida.

(NEW YORK) -- The nation’s streets are becoming more deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released Tuesday. The report by Smart Growth America and

Raimund Linke/iStock(NEW YORK) -- The nation's streets are becoming more deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released Tuesday. The report by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition found that in 2020, more than 6,500 people were struck and killed while walking. That averages out to 18 people a day – a 4.5% increase from 2019. However, for Black, Native and low-income pedestrians, the risks of walking in the U.S. are high. Black pedestrians are twice ...

(NEW YORK) — The nation’s streets are becoming more deadly for pedestrians, according to a new report released Tuesday. The report by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition found that in 2020, more than 6,500 people were struck and killed while walking. […]

A new report highlights the most dangerous states to be a pedestrian, as well as how Black, Native and low-income pedestrians are more likely to be killed while walking.

Public feedback on Pinellas County’s roads show 60% of comments addressed unsafe driver behavior, while 36% of community input mentioned speeding.