Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Pedestrian Fatalities

Pedestrian Killed on Near West Side

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View Larger Map The 1100 block of West Roosevelt, looking westbound. Yesterday morning, a 57-year-old pedestrian died after being fatally struck on the 1100 block of West Roosevelt, which is located just west of St. Ignatius College Prep. At about 6:30 a.m., several witnesses observed the man “walking against traffic,” according to Officer Bari Lemmon […]

Will Florida DOT Pull Off a “Culture Change” and Make Streets Safer?

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Holding the distinction of being the most dangerous state for biking and walking seems to have inspired a real reform effort in Florida. Billy Hattaway, Florida DOT District 1 secretary and bike and pedestrian coordinator, is responsible for reducing the state’s horrible pedestrian fatality rate. Photo: BikeWalkLee Darla Letourneau at BikeWalkLee recently attended a talk […]