Attendees will gain insights into trends in pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries (FSIs) across the U.S. and within California before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The session will highlight how these trends vary across urban, rural, and disadvantaged communities, revealing disparities in safety outcomes. By examining data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and California’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), participants will understand the statistical significance of these changes and the role of socioeconomic and infrastructural factors in shaping safety risks. The session will also discuss the implications of these findings for policymakers, planners, and advocates working to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety in diverse community settings.
Lekshmy Hirandas, AICP is a transportation planner and urban designer with expertise in active transportation, road safety, and transportation equity. She holds a Master of City Planning from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Urban Design from the School of Planning... Read More →
