Right of Way: Addressing the Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America

A Smart Growth Network Webinar

Tuesday, April 12, 2022 - 1:00pm EDT
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The number of pedestrian deaths has been rising in recent years. What can communities do to turn this around?

Angie Schmitt, author of the book, Right of Way: Race, Class, and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America, joined the Smart Growth Network to explain why many pedestrian deaths are avoidable and what communities can do to reframe the problem, make improvements, and help to save lives.

See Angie’s previous appearance on October 21, 2021 in “Pedestrian Safety: Trends, Measures and Solutions“

Participants

Angie Schmitt | An Island Press Author

Angie Schmitt

Angie Schmitt is one of the country's best known writers and experts on the topic of sustainable transportation. She was the long-time national editor at Streetsblog. Her writing and commentary have appeared in the New York Times, The Atlantic, and National Public Radio. She is the founder and principal at 3MPH Planning and Consulting, a small firm focused on pedestrian safety. She lives in Cleveland with her husband and two children.