Pedestrian Deaths

Great Placemaking Begins with Acknowledging the Obvious

Our brains simply tune out anything that might suggest that our behavior is in some way complicit in our problems. Scott Doyon zeros in on the obvious, but often overlooked, problems with our auto-oriented culture.

Mar 20, 2013 PlaceShakers

To Combat Pedestrian Deaths, Shift Blame from the Victim

With many states witnessing a rise in pedestrian fatalities, David M Nelson asks: "Where is the public outcry to improve safety?" With pedestrians often blamed for such incidents, he argues new laws dealing with pedestrian-vehicle crashes are needed.

Feb 15, 2013 PPS Placemaking Blog

Automotive Critic Blames Pedestrian Deaths on "Negligent Pedestrians"

New stats showing an increase in pedestrian deaths from automobile accidents have brought attention to urban design issues. But the Wall St. Journal's automotive critic places the blame squarely on the pedestrians themselves.

Jan 26, 2011 Grist