Cities With Most Pedestrian Deaths

According to the Surface Transportation Policy Project, California cities have the greatest number of pedestrian deaths.

1 minute read

August 15, 2002, 12:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"Topping the list of the most dangerous locales are the counties of Solano, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Contra Costa and San Joaquin. The rankings were based on the number of injuries and deaths per capita and the levels of pedestrian activity within those counties. A key similarity among the most dangerous cities with populations of at least 100,000, is a hastily advancing sprawl of homes and businesses which has been built without making pedestrian safety a priority, said James Corless, California director of the transportation group."

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: Study finds sprawling Calif. cities have most pedestrian deaths

Tuesday, August 13, 2002 in The San Diego Union-Tribune

Transportation California

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.