/tags/pedestrian-safety pedestrian safety en-US Copyright Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:46:40 GMT /news/2024-11-21/txdot-prepares-to-demolish-fort-worth-pedestrian-bridge-as-part-of-southeast-connector The bridge records significantly less foot traffic than other bridges in the area. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:46:40 GMT /news/2024-11-21/txdot-prepares-to-demolish-fort-worth-pedestrian-bridge-as-part-of-southeast-connector Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-09-27/lewisville-police-seek-publics-help-with-fatal-pedestrian-crash Lewisville police are seeking the public’s help with identifying a vehicle and driver involved in a fatal traffic accident this month, according to a Thursday press release. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 15:39:03 GMT /news/2024-09-27/lewisville-police-seek-publics-help-with-fatal-pedestrian-crash Brooke Colombo | Denton Record-Chronicle /government/2024-08-12/fort-worth-unt-health-science-center-work-to-make-montgomery-street-pedestrian-crossings-safer Both the city of Fort Worth and the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth are making strides to help pedestrians cross the busy Montgomery Street in safer fashion. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /government/2024-08-12/fort-worth-unt-health-science-center-work-to-make-montgomery-street-pedestrian-crossings-safer Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela /government/2024-07-17/deaths-on-arlington-roads-spiked-in-2023-the-citys-mix-of-plans-aims-to-make-roads-safer The number of traffic fatalities was up from 26 in 2022. Arlington city officials have enacted safety measures and are planning longer-term fixes. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government/2024-07-17/deaths-on-arlington-roads-spiked-in-2023-the-citys-mix-of-plans-aims-to-make-roads-safer Kailey Broussard /government/2024-05-13/how-can-arlington-make-roads-safer-city-invites-residents-to-brainstorm-for-safe-streets-plan The city of Arlington will hold two more public input sessions as it drafts the Safe Streets Arlington Plan to reduce fatal crashes and pedestrian and motorcyclist injuries and deaths. Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government/2024-05-13/how-can-arlington-make-roads-safer-city-invites-residents-to-brainstorm-for-safe-streets-plan Kailey Broussard /news/2023-09-12/pedestrian-bridge-in-northwest-dallas-will-connect-three-trails The new Northaven Trail Bridge over U.S. Highway 75 opens next month. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 09:02:00 GMT /news/2023-09-12/pedestrian-bridge-in-northwest-dallas-will-connect-three-trails Pablo Arauz Peña /transportation/2023-07-14/dallas-electric-scooter-complaints The rise in 311 calls was due to reclassifying some complaints, according to the city. City staff and other professionals say they won't yet call the new and improved program a success. Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2023-07-14/dallas-electric-scooter-complaints Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2023-06-27/dentons-pedestrian-and-cyclist-safety-survey-allows-residents-to-influence-city-planning Denton residents have a chance to influence the future of the city’s pedestrian and cycling network. As part of a Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Audit, the city is conducting a survey to get public input on the safety and accessibility of Denton’s sidewalks and bike lanes. Tue, 27 Jun 2023 17:18:44 GMT /news/2023-06-27/dentons-pedestrian-and-cyclist-safety-survey-allows-residents-to-influence-city-planning John Anderson /transportation/2023-06-02/dallas-scooters-are-back-whats-changed For some, the electric scooters Dallas introduced in 2018 are a fun, cheap way to get around the city. Other still see scooters as safety hazards that highlight problems with Dallas’ infrastructure. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT /transportation/2023-06-02/dallas-scooters-are-back-whats-changed Toluwani Osibamowo /health-wellness/2023-02-04/arlingtons-food-deserts-pedestrian-safety-take-center-stage-in-new-city-pilot-program A pilot program in Arlington will map walking routes, sidewalk conditions, healthy food and city services in areas where residents face higher obesity rates, lower income and so-called "food deserts." Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-02-04/arlingtons-food-deserts-pedestrian-safety-take-center-stage-in-new-city-pilot-program Kailey Broussard