FAU Study Uncovers Why Pedestrian Deaths Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Florida Atlantic University
U.S. traffic deaths have remained at about 40,000 a year since 2000, but pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities have risen 68%. Arterial road design - higher speeds and wider lanes - have long been blamed for this rise. But new research says this explanation is incomplete, offering new insight into why the U.S. has struggled to reduce traffic fatalities. Analyzing 222 miles of Florida arterials, findings show placing everyday destinations like gas stations along high-speed roads significantly incre