Pedestrian Deaths

So far this year, there have been 35 traffic-related deaths in Charlotte, including four cyclists and eight pedestrians. This has happened despite the city's Vision Zero plan to eliminate all traffic deaths by 2030. We explore what’s behind this rise in traffic-related deaths, its relationship to road design and what is and isn’t being done to make our streets safe.

A pedestrian safety campaign in the Town of Davidson takes a new turn this week when police begin handing out $30 citations — like parking tickets — to people who cross streets at the wrong time or place.

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and died on The Plaza Tuesday morning. The incident happened in the 6300 block of the Plaza.

When you hear reports of people dying on Charlotte’s streets, it’s often the result of gun violence. But automobiles are also killing a lot of people,…