Advocates for street safety in urban areas are calling for a shift in how cities approach pedestrian and cyclist protection, arguing that current policies often prioritize vehicle traffic over vulnerable road users. They emphasize the need for comprehensive redesigns that include wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming measures to reduce accidents. Critics point to persistent gaps in enforcement and infrastructure as key barriers to meaningful change, stressing that incremental fixes are insufficient. The push comes amid growing public frustration over rising incidents of harm to pedestrians and cyclists in densely populated neighborhoods.
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