Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe for vulnerable users, primarily pedestrians, based on the assumption that pedestrian-related improvements will enhance safety regardless of where they are applied. Pedestrian fatalities in the United States have increased more than 50% over the last decade, with 1 in 6 traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Programs like Vision Zero and Safe Systems focus on making transportation safe for vulnerable users, primarily pedestrians, based on the assumption that pedestrian-related improvements will enhance safety regardless of where they are applied. Social Sciences Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Exploring how income, race and design affect pedestrian casualties
