Topic – Safety
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US Senate committee unanimous for safe streets
Fed roads safe for all users
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation passed an ammendment that will require safety for all users on all federally funded roads.
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Pedestrian deaths rose in 2010 nationwide
More walking on unsafe streets
Pedestrian injuries rose sharply in 2010, while overall traffic related fatalities continue to decrease, possibly due to lack of attention to pedestrian safety.
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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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Mapping automobile-caused deaths across nation
12.3 annual deaths per 100,000
New online maps show traffic-related deaths across the nation from 2001 - 2009, including vehicle occupants, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists.
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Model design manual helps towns and cities create “Living Streets”
Create balanced street design
A 2-day design charette for Los Angeles County has resulted in a model design manual to create balanced street design to accommodate all users.
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Austin to rebuild E. Riverside as complete street
Including light rail stations
The City of Austin is launching a public process on proposed improvements to East Riverside drive to make it a pedestrian, bike, and transit friendly corridor.
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Houston CM Gonzalez calls for Complete Streets
Dallas, San Antonio on the way
COH Council member Ed Gonzalez is calling for the City to adopt a Complete Streets policy in conjuction with the rollout of the ReBuild Houston Initiative.
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City of Houston bike commuters increased 62% in 5 years
More commuters than Austin
Bicycle commuters in the City of Houston increased by 62% over the last five years to 4,393 people, 151 more than commute by bike in the City of Austin.
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