pedestrians

Kicking down the cobblestones

Banning parking on the pavement is back on the agenda, if it ever got off the kerb. The Local Government…

Autumn Highway Code springs to life

Changes to the Highway Code will give pedestrians and cyclists greater priority over cars. Under the current code, motorists only…

Ethnic minority pedestrians in danger

A new report produced by Agilysis and walking charity Living Streets, has found ethnic minorities disproportionately represented in pedestrian casualty statistics.…

A European safety council wants to ban SUVs from built-up areas to reduce deaths

Council’s report says: “Research shows that the risk of severe injury or death for a pedestrian is higher in collisions…

Teaching self-driving cars to predict pedestrian movement

By zeroing in on humans’ gait, body symmetry and foot placement, University of Michigan researchers are teaching self-driving cars to…

Drivers splashing pedestrians face fines of up to £5,000