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Walking? You’re risking your life in Florida, the deadliest state for pedestrians

Jan 23, 2019
by The Underline
Introduction
Walking in Florida? You could be risking your life! Today's Miami Herald exposes the dangers of walking in Florida and in Miami. Why is it so dangerous to walk here? According to Dangerous by Design, “What is happening is that our streets, which we designed for the movement of vehicles, haven’t changed. In fact, we are continuing to design streets that are dangerous for all people.” Please support projects like the 10-mile Underline that give safe, off-road walking and pedestrian access for people of all ages and abilities.

Walking in Florida? You could be risking your life! Today's Miami Herald exposes the dangers of walking in Florida and in Miami.

Why is it so dangerous to walk here? According to Dangerous by Design, “What is happening is that our streets, which we designed for the movement of vehicles, haven’t changed. In fact, we are continuing to design streets that are dangerous for all people.”

Please support projects like the 10-mile Underline that give safe, off-road walking and pedestrian access for people of all ages and abilities. Volunteer, support or advocate for The Underline by clicking here!

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January 23, 2019

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