03.16.2007
Why Kids Are at Risk
“I can do it by myself.” Asserting independence is a natural part of children’s development, and parents often want to support their growing self-reliance. Yet when it comes to crossing the street, you might want to think twice before letting your children go solo. Very few children under age 10 can deal safely with traffic….
03.16.2007
Pedestrian Crosswalks – How Safe Are They?
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s crosswalk policy is based on research conducted over a seven-year period by the City of San Diego. The San Diego approach to evaluating crosswalk needs, which resulted from that research, has resulted in that city being consistently ranked as the safest pedestrian city in the nation. The San Diego study…
