Pedestrian Safety

If you live in San Francisco, you’ve likely noticed a new splash of color at your neighborhood intersections: The Red Zone. As of April 2026, the SFMTA has completed a massive safety overhaul of the High Injury Network, installing over 440 “daylighting” zones across 925 intersections. What was once a

Introduction: A Growing Concern for Pedestrians in Colorado Pedestrian fatalities in Colorado have seen a concerning rise in recent years, with 127 pedestrians killed in 2025 alone—almost double the number from a decade ago. The majority of these fatalities occur during the fall and winter months when daylight saving time

Across the United States, pedestrian fatalities have surged in recent years, causing concern among safety advocates, urban planners, and lawmakers alike. Despite increased focus on road safety, the numbers continue to rise, with 2025 seeing the highest traffic death toll in over a decade. In many major cities, the increasing