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University of Virginia Campaign Urges Pedestrians to Cross Safely

The University of Virginia is urging pedestrians to pay attention to safety when they cross streets. Media outlets report that the university launched a four-day pedestrian safety campaign on Tuesday. The campaign, called HOOS, advises pedestrians to stop conversations and …

Delaware Officials Eye Pedestrian Safety Campaign

State highway safety officials are launching a new campaign aimed at reducing the number of pedestrian deaths in Delaware. Officials are holding a series of pedestrian safety checks in areas with high numbers of pedestrian accidents, starting Friday in Dewey …

Phoenix-Area Cities Working on Pedestrian Safety

Phoenix, Ariz., cities are retrofitting their wide, car-centric streets to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and try to cut down on chronic accidents. Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe and Mesa have joined a national trend by shifting their design …

Minnesota Officials Launch Pedestrian Safety Campaign

State transportation officials have launched a campaign to make Minnesota’s streets and roads safer for pedestrians. They say October is a dangerous month for pedestrians as dusk arrives earlier. Two dozen pedestrians have died in Minnesota so far this year. …