States Address Dangerous Pedestrian Intersections

Efforts to improve road safety are underway across multiple U.S. states, focusing on dangerous intersections and high-injury streets. In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy announced technology investments at ten notorious intersections to curb traffic fatalities, following the establishment of a commission aiming to eliminate such fatalities by 2040 (source: app.com). San Diego is targeting safety upgrades at high crash locations, many near schools and transit, with recommendations including crosswalks and pedestrian signals, though not major road changes (source: 10news.com). In Nashville, sidewalks are being added to McGavock Pike, a high injury road, to improve pedestrian safety (source: wsmv.com). Meanwhile, Sacramento's Fruitridge Road is set for safety planning funded by a Caltrans grant, prioritizing pedestrian and cyclist safety (source: sacbee.com). Finally, Atlanta faces challenges with pedestrian safety, particularly in Black neighborhoods, but residents have pushed for increased investments in sidewalks and bike lanes to enhance walkability (source: ajc.com).