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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.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 7 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 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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Police said a person on a scooter died after the collision early Wednesday morning.