The region's roads simply haven't been designed to handle the crush of people now using them, and as a result the area now has the highest level of traffic fatalities in the nation.
Orlando and Orange County had more fatal traffic accidents per person last year than any other major urban area in the country, according to a just-released report from a highway interest group. TRIP researchers attribute the numbers to Orlando's explosive growth, its flood of tourists, good weather - it draws walkers and bikers - and the large number of older drivers. The region's roads, they say, simply haven't been designed to handle the crush of people now using them. "Roads are built for a certain level of traffic," said TRIP spokesman Paul Haaland. "And you're seeing exponential growth beyond that."
Thanks to Christian Peralta
FULL STORY: Orlando No. 1 in traffic fatalities

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