City Streets a Mortal Threat to Pedestrians
November 9th, 2009 admin
Ditching the car in favor of walking may be good for your health, but it also can be deadly — especially if you live in one of Florida’s major metro areas. A report released today finds more than 43,000 pedestrians nationwide have died this decade on roads the authors complain don’t provide adequate crosswalks and other safety features. The report, by Transportation for America and the Surface Transportation Policy Partnership , says states simply aren’t spending enough to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility…
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