Pedestrian Safety
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Times Dismisses Red Light Cameras as Revenue Generation Ploy
Less pressing for whom? When the Federal Highway Administration discusses the conflict between pedestrians and automobiles it ranks “right on red” as the top concern. A look at crash fatality statistics nationwide shows that in Los Angeles, almost one quarter of all crash fatalities are pedestrians.
May 20, 2008
Feds Launch New Pedestrian Safety Program
The federal government is launching a new pedestrian safety initiative that is apparently modeled on LADOT's "Watch the Road" Campaign. The Onion reports:
May 6, 2008
Thomas Starr King Middle School to Get Pedestrian Upgrade
This Google "Street View" Shows Some Challenges in Walking to Thomas Starr King Middle School
April 21, 2008
LAPD Ticketing Pedestrians Near Metro Center
Back in February, Curbed reported that police in Koreatown were ticketing pedestrians crossing the intersection of Wilshire and Vermont if they crossed after the signal starting flashing orange. Tickets, which were given to pedestrians even if they made it safely across the street before the flashing signal became a solid one, ranged between $200 and $300.
March 31, 2008
LAPD Sets Up Pedestrian Safety Sting Operation in the Valley
The Daily News reports that pedestrian deaths doubled in the San Fernando Valley from this point last year from 3 to 6. The total number of people hit by cars in the Valley also rose from 108 in 2007 to 121 this year.
March 10, 2008