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Pedestrian Deaths Rise Despite Safer Streets | Macon News
Macon-Bibb County is facing a deadly spike in pedestrian crashes—despite overall traffic falling, pedestrian fatalities and injuries are soaring, fueled by larger vehicles and outdated infrastructure. The “Complete Streets” initiative shows partial wins like more bus ridership, but pedestrian injuries jumped 40% in two years, with tragic incidents on major roads highlighting the urgency. Families are grieving, officials are scrambling to fund safer sidewalks and crosswalks, and while progress is being made, the county can’t declare victory yet—pedestrian safety remains the top priority…
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