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Sprawling Cities, Dangerous Cities

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: Renae Meyer
3 December 2004 - 11:00am

Wide roads, speeding traffic and a lack of crosswalks or sidewalks can make walking a deadly activity.

"A private study released Thursday concluded that sprawling, newer cities in the South and West tend to be built with wide, high-speed roads that are especially dangerous for walking."

Full Story: Study: Cities in South, West less safe for walkers
Source: CNN, December 2, 2004
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