Softer vehicle fronts and pedestrian detection systems could
reduce pedestrian deaths, injuries
New regulations coming in Europe that are designed to
reduce pedestrian deaths and injuries will force automakers to alter the hood heights and front fascia designs.
«The mayor's successful effort to
reduce pedestrian deaths through Vision Zero, for example, is reflected in enhanced enforcement of speed and bus lane cameras,» he said.
Front - crash prevention systems, better headlights and SUV design improvements are ways automakers can contribute to
reducing pedestrian deaths, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said.
Not exact matches
The city also will spend more money on a series of steps, from speed cameras to speed bumps, aimed at
reducing the number of
pedestrian deaths.
In England, mandated side guards on large trucks
reduced cyclist and
pedestrian deaths by 61 percent, and serious injuries by 13 percent, according to studies.
Any efforts to
reduce the area's
pedestrian death rate will likely be embraced.
While the city has attempted to
reduce these
pedestrian injuries and
deaths through high visibility crosswalks and broader curbs, in the end, drivers must be alert for
pedestrians, particularly in congested areas.
Taking certain precautions against winter hazards can
reduce drivers» and
pedestrians» risk of personal injury or wrongful
death.