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Ohio’s Pedestrian Crisis and Road Safety | Columbus News
Ohio’s pedestrian death toll is climbing—defying national trends—due to distracted driving, massive vehicles, and roads built for cars, not people. Cities are pushing back with Vision Zero policies that redesign streets for safety, slowing traffic and creating walkable spaces. Families of victims are leading the charge, demanding change as state funding grows but officials stress that engineering alone won’t fix it—education and enforcement are key. New data shows SUVs and trucks are major culprits, urging smarter street design, especially where sidewalks are missing. Momentum is building…
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