In the face of increasing pedestrian deaths, this report reviews data from the AARP Livability Index™ platform, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, and walkability data from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s National Walkability Index. It concludes that highly walkable cities and towns have lower rates of fatal vehicle crashes, and that “Complete Streets” policies may reduce pedestrian fatalities, particularly among older adults.

A Step Forward: How “Complete Streets” and Neighborhood Walkability Make Streets Safer for Older Adults

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A Step Forward: How “Complete Streets” and Neighborhood Walkability Make Streets Safer for Older Adults