In 2018, drivers killed 632 pedestrians in Texas; 68 pedestrians were killed in San Antonio.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) launched a "Be Safe. Drive Smart" campaign to respond to a rash of pedestrian deaths in the state. In 2018, 632 pedestrians were killed in Texas, with the largest share of deaths happening in San Antonio. The campaign urges drivers to slow down, put phones away and obey the laws. The campaign also asks for pedestrians to use caution, especially after dark.
FULL STORY: 632 pedestrians killed in Texas last year; state
Tougher Fines for Phone Use and the Introduction of the Dutch Reach for Illinois Drivers
Illinois gets to new pieces of legislation aimed at slowing the rise in pedestrian deaths and other commuter injuries.
Memphis is the nation's most dangerous city for pedestrians
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Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
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The company will put $6.4 million towards affordable housing development in Texas’ capital.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
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