Austin's streets are still dangerous for walkers, with pedestrian deaths not improving despite fewer car crashes overall. It's a serious problem the city needs to address ASAP.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 5 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
Fixing this could cost a lot, but ignoring it means more medical bills and lost productivity.
Everyone who walks or bikes in Austin will be safer.
Pedestrians are the ones most at risk.
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Austin Police said a man riding a bicycle died Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning.