Multiple U.S. Cities Enhance Pedestrian Safety with Infrastructure, Studies, Funding

Multiple cities across the United States are undertaking significant projects to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. In Nolensville, a new pedestrian signal on Sunset Road has been installed to provide safer crossing near local schools. New Haven has launched a nearly $2 million initiative to calm traffic on the dangerous Foxon Boulevard by adding medians, crosswalks, and speed deterrents to address over 900 crashes in five years. Knoxville is advancing its Project Vision Zero by investing $200,000 in a study to improve intersection safety and has approved a $1.2 million project to build sidewalks and bike lanes on Liberty Street to create safer pedestrian infrastructure. In Temple, the 24th Street overpass remains closed through February 2026 for monitoring and engineering analysis, with traffic detoured to alternate routes to maintain safety. These efforts collectively reflect a nationwide focus on improving pedestrian safety through infrastructure improvements, traffic calming measures, and data-driven studies.