Madison ranked. No. 2 safest city for pedestrians out of 101 US metros

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Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition’s Dangerous by Design 2024 report ranked Madison the second-safest city for pedestrians out of the largest 101 metropolitan areas across America, according to the city of Madison. The report looks at pedestrian fatality statistics.

The city adopted Vision Zero in 2020 and focused funding on the city’s Safe Streets Madison program. The city has also approved a Complete Green Streets Guide, which considers all road users in the roadway design process and specifically prioritizes pedestrians and safety in street design.    

Click here for more information on Madison’s work toward safer roads.

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