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With stroads like these, how can we expect better safety outcomes anyway? Image: Google Streetview

California, Like Most States, Is Not Improving Safety

By Melanie Curry | Jan 16, 2020 | No Comments

We're not designing our streets for anyone but drivers of vehicles, so maybe we shouldn't be surprised at the bad safety outcomes?

We are not walking more. We are driving a little bit more. But pedestrian deaths are still rising alarmingly. Image: Smart Growth America

This post is supported by GJEL Accident Attorneys

State-Specific Data Shows High Risk for California Pedestrians

By Melanie Curry | Jun 19, 2019 | 2 Comments

Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. A report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recently offered sobering statistics about the risks to people walking and biking on U.S. […]