Topic – Pedestrians
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Roads more dangerous for poor pedestrians
Same for seniors and children
A study proves that pedestrian crashes happen significantly more often in low income neighborhoods.
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Tanya Snyder
Small investments in bike/ped
Small investments in bike/ped infrastructure can pay off in a big way
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Buffalo Bayou trails and park improvements coming through 2015
Series of projects underway
Various improvements to the parks, facilities, and bicycle and pedestrian trails along Buffalo Bayou from Shepherd to Sabine will be complete in 2015.
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Chris Bradford
Austin should facilitate walk
While cracking down on jaywalking, City of Austin needs to give pedestrians a reasonable option
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US DOT awards funds for Houston ped bridge
$6.7 million statewide
$6.7 million in new US Dept of Transportation grants for Texas will include a pedestrian bridge across the AMTRAK line at Bringhurst Street.
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Chicago plans for pedestrian safety
Master plan for pedestrians
The City of Chicago will release the first Chicago Pedestrian Plan later this year to increase pedestrian safety, encourage walking, & give neighborhoods tools.
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People prioritized over cars across the nation
From highways to green avenues
Across the country, highways are being dismantled as urban thinkers place pedestrians before the automobile.
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