Apr 14, 2025 - News
Florida's pedestrian deaths drop
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Florida reported fewer pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2024 compared to a year prior, a new projection finds.
Why it matters: Cities worldwide are trying to reduce pedestrian deaths though "Vision Zero" programs, lower speed limits, "traffic calming" road design and more.
Driving the news: 3,304 pedestrians were killed on roads nationwide between January and June 2024, per a new Governors Highway Safety Association preliminary report.
- That's 88 fewer deaths than during the same period in 2023, but 1,072 more than during the same period in 2014.
Zoom in: Florida reported 366 deaths in 2024, or 34 fewer deaths compared to the 400 reported in 2023.
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