Pedestrian Deaths

Do We Need to Address Distracted Pedestrians?

Beckley Mason | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Distracted Pedestrians, Pedestrian Traffic, Pedestrian Safety, Traffic Safety, Pedestrian Deaths, Distracted Pedestrian Laws, San Francisco News
Beckley Mason

As our lives become ever more entwined with technology, is it time to consider a law that would fine people for distracted walking?

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In D.C. Crosswalk Doesn't Necessarily Mean Cross or Walk

Jody Melto | Posted 11.21.2011

Read More: Traffic, Negligent Driving, Pedestrian Traffic, Pedestrian Deaths, Dc Traffic, Crosswalks, Pedestrians, Dc Pedestrians, DC News
Jody Melto

A "Walk" sign doesn't mean walk. It means wait a couple seconds. Then look both ways. In fact, just keep looking as you cross, in a group if you can. Waving your hand high above your head is a good idea.

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Jason Linkins

Slight Uptick In Pedestrian Deaths Is Apparently Michelle Obama's Fault [UPDATE]

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Daily Caller, Michelle Obama, Washington Examiner, Media Criticism, Pedestrian Deaths, Eat the Press, Idiots, Media News

The Daily Caller's Amanda Carey is pretty sure that a tiny uptick in pedestrian deaths all stems from that time Michelle Obama urged children, "Let's Move!" as though she meant, "Let's move right in front of some moving cars!"

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Pedestrian Deaths Rising In Chicago: Over One Per Week

RedEye | Tracy Swartz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Crossing the Street Deaths, Chicago Pedestrian Deaths, Chicago Pedestrian Fatalities, Pedestrian Deaths, Chicago News

Pedestrian deaths are on the rise in Chicago, despite increased safety measures such as red-light cameras, countdown signals and crosswalk awareness i...

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