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The Far SW Side’s 19th Ward has almost no bike lanes, but it’s getting several more pedestrian islands

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Pedestrian Infrastructure

The Far SW Side’s 19th Ward has almost no bike lanes, but it’s getting several more pedestrian islands

New Traffic Signals in London Will Give Pedestrians the Green Light By Default

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Cities Are Replacing Dangerous Slip Lanes With Space for People

“Distracted Walking” Is a Distraction From the Real Problem

Where “Jaywalking” Is Not a Crime

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