Talk Traffic to Me Initiatives to keep pedestrians safe in North Texas

DALLAS — The TXDOT “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” pedestrian and bicyclist safety campaign may have just ended with the conclusion of March, but these lessons can keep our communities safe all year round! The campaign urges Texans to know and follow the state’s traffic laws for safe driving, walking and biking. For North Texas, this is an important reminder. In 2020, highway officials ranked Dallas fifth in pedestrian deaths compared to other big cities. The Dallas City Council passed the “Vision Zero” plan last summer, which promises safer streets — with the goal of having zero traffic deaths by 2030.…