Every year dozens of people are injured or killed on El Paso area roadways, with around 40% of them being pedestrians – such as Rodolfo Hernandez (pictured below, photo by Omar Ornelas of the El Paso Times) who was struck by a motorist in downtown El Paso, and left with lasting physical and emotional scars. But all that could change …
Today Smart Growth America released their annual Dangerous by Design report, noting that “the number of people struck and killed while walking reached yet another new high in 2020” and the numbers for 2021 are looking worse. This is because while driving decreased in 2020, drivers continued to use our streets and roads exactly as they were designed… Dangerously. The …
Texas Vision Zero SummitMonday & Tuesday, May 23 & 24Midtown Houston a hybrid event in person at the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houstonand via Zoom webinar with an optional FHWA Complete Streets workshopintended for city & county staff on Wednesday The people of Texas deserve a transportation system where we aren’t risking our lives or limbs when we make …