Pedestrian and bicyclist deaths doubled statewide over four years, a new state report shows, despite Washington’s ongoing effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2030.
The number of pedestrian and bicyclist deaths had been trending downward since Target Zero’s launch in 2000, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
But a report from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says the number of people killed while walking or riding a bike on public roads
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