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(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 as likely to be struck and killed while walking than white pedestrians, while Native people are more...
(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.