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Tucson’s Pedestrian Crisis Deepens | Tucson News
Tucson’s pedestrian deaths have doubled this year, with 22 fatalities so far—up from 11 at the same time last year—and overall traffic deaths are also rising. Now ranked fourth nationally for pedestrian danger, the city faces a growing crisis fueled by car-centric infrastructure, speeding, and distracted driving. While lowering speed limits helps, it’s politically tough to implement. But hope lies in quick fixes like “lane diets” that slashed incidents by 85% on South 12th Avenue, and new tech like TOUCAN crosswalk signals. Still, advocates wonder why safety improvements often wait until…
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