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How to Tackle the Alarming Rise in Pedestrian Fatalities
- Pedestrian fatalities have increased by 83% since 2009, with urban areas seeing a 61% rise in deaths.
- The “Dangerous by Design 2024” report by Smart Growth America emphasizes the need for urgent action.
- Engineering measures like sidewalks, refuge islands, and improved signal timing can significantly reduce pedestrian crashes.
- Community-based initiatives, adopting the Safe System approach, focus on creating environments where safety is prioritized over speed.
- Technology, such as machine learning and video data analysis, enhances our understanding of pedestrian behavior and crash risks, leading to more effective safety measures.
- The integration of public health data with traffic safety measures is one of the most effective approaches to pedestrian safety.
- Community engagement is a powerful tool in the fight for pedestrian safety.
- Experts are working on hybrid models for crash prediction, which offer the potential of technology to transform our approach to safety.
- The success of implemented safety measures underscores the importance of continued research and collaboration among experts, policymakers, and communities.
- Creating safer streets requires a collective effort involving advanced technologies, community engagement, and evidence-based design strategies.
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