Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy mapped out transportation-related injuries that affected children across the city between 2018 and 2023.
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Now, transportation experts are discussing ways to improve pedestrian safety and explore solutions.
The study found kids are most likely to be hurt in the following hot spots:
- Alief: Beechnut Street near Wilcrest Drive
- Gulfton: Glenmont Drive from Renwick Drive to Royalton Street
- Sunnyside: The Sunnyside Square Mile
- Gulfton: Hillcroft Avenue
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According to the Rice Baker Institute, Hillcroft Avenue was used as a case study to outline improvements in these areas, resulting in the "Mayor Safe Street Initiative."
The safety initiative reportedly included wider sidewalks, shared-use bikeways, improved intersections for pedestrian access, bus stop access, and reduced motor vehicle lanes from eight to six.
Speeds were also reduced by 5 to 10 mph in two major intersections.
The report suggests identifying these hot spots could help law enforcement find high-risk drivers.
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