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Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty and City Manager Eric Batista declared a road safety and traffic violence crisis on Aug. 1 after a string of car crashes involving pedestrians, including those involving children. Since then, Worcester officials have proposed a number of different initiatives to help mitigate risk and prevent future fatalities. Like most American cities, Worcester's transportation design is automobile-centric. These designs and policies hurts the city's walkability, which is seen as key to urban vibrancy.

Should the City of Worcester make concerted efforts to make streets safer for pedestrians?
Yes, the City should add more sidewalks and post better signage to reduce jaywalking and better alert drivers. (51%, 96 VOTES)
Yes, the City should reduce speed limits in high-pedestrian areas. (28%, 52 VOTES)
No, any measures taken by the City would have an only marginal impact on pedestrian safety. (9%, 16 VOTES)
No, pedestrians need to pay better attention to automobile traffic. (12%, 23 VOTES)
Poll Description

Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty and City Manager Eric Batista declared a road safety and traffic violence crisis on Aug. 1 after a string of car crashes involving pedestrians, including those involving children. Since then, Worcester officials have proposed a number of different initiatives to help mitigate risk and prevent future fatalities. Like most American cities, Worcester's transportation design is automobile-centric. These designs and policies hurts the city's walkability, which is seen as key to urban vibrancy.

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  • Todd Fischer
    August 20, 2024

    Enforce jaywalking laws.