Sacramento's Pedestrian Safety Fight: Funding Gap
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Freeport Boulevard in Sacramento gained notoriety after a fatal crash in 2018, prompting city officials to propose a road redesign for safer walking and biking. Despite a high-scoring grant application, their proposal was rejected. Californias Active Transportation Program, the main funding source for such projects, received over 280 proposals in 2024, with only 13 winning out of the available $168.7 million. This intense competition, coupled with funding cuts, has left many communities, particularly low-income areas with high crash rates, without necessary safety measures. Meanwhile, car-focused road projects receive additional funding, highlighting a disconnect between Californias environmental goals and the reality of pedestrian safety. The lengthy reapplication process further delays essential fixes, underscoring the significant gap between the states ambitions and its current pedestrian safety funding.
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