Nearly 40,000 people were killed on America’s roads in 2024, including over 7,000 struck and killed while walking.
Join America Walks for a webinar on achieving long-term systems changes for road safety through near-term wins. Heidi Simon, Director of Thriving Communities at Smart Growth America (SGA), will provide an overview of the landscape, including a dive into SGA’s landmark report “Dangerous By Design” (2026).
After this webinar, attendees will be able to understand:
- The scale of the road safety challenge and the case for prioritizing walkability and pedestrian safety on America’s streets
- How communities can contribute to long-term systems changes through local street redesign action
- Potential solutions to achieve short-term wins and reduce crashes on city, town, and state roads
This webinar is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity in support of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ initiative to help 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
