PEDS attracts media attention to pedestrian safety and walkability issues. Check out these links to print and TV news stories we helped generate or to which we contributed.
09-07-2019 – Atlanta Intown: Walking into the Future: Cathy Clark Tyler named new President of PEDS
04-09-2019 – Georgia Public Broadcasting: ‘Clear The Clutter’ Tool Aims To Increase Enforcement On E-Scooters
04-17-2018 – Saporta Report: Helping Atlanta do what is hard, but right
02-26-2018 – CBS News Video: Senate Bill 435 could allow local governments to install cameras in school zones
08-18-2017 – Reporter Newspapers: Group pushes for crosswalk fixes after Buckhead pedestrian death
06-27-2017 – Georgia Public Broadcasting Radio: Georgia Roads Are Not Friendly To Pedestrians
01-23-2017 – Gwinnett Daily Post: Advocacy group, parents baffled by lack of hit-and-run charges in Christmas traffic incident
10-21-2016 – 11Alive Video: Examining Georgia’s crosswalk law
06-05-2016 – Saporta Report: Georgia Walks Summit to focus on making the region, state more walkable
04-27-2016 – Saporta Report: Safe streets groups call for upgrade after impaired driver hits three pupils
02-15-2016 – Saporta Report: Let’s design a safer Atlanta for pedestrians and cyclists
12-29-2015 – AJC Guest Column: Making a great place to walk
11-08-2015 – Saporta Report Guest Column: U.S. Surgeon General: Walking is good for your health
07-28-2015 – AJC Guest Column: Speed up sidewalk repairs
07-20-2015 – CBS News Video: Pedestrian safety group wants to lower speed limit in metro Atlanta
07-02-2015 – AIB TV “Life Plus” Recurring Segment: Turner Field Age-Friendly Atlanta Walk Audit
05-28-2015 – AARP Bulletin Article: Age-Friendly Atlanta Walk Audit a Success
05-28-2015 – Reporter News Article: PEDS organization seeking ways to make Buckhead a ‘walkable community’
03-30-2015 – AJC Guest Column: Safe crossings to bus stops vital
03-14-2015 – AJC Article: Atlanta’s $250 million bond referendum to be decided by a few
01-09-2015 – Georgia Public Radio Broadcast: Watch your step: Pedestrian fatalities rise in Georgia
12-30-2014 – Georgia Health News Article: As pedestrian deaths rise, officials look at what can be done
11-18-2014 – AJC Article: Take back your streets
10-06-2014 – Saporta Report Article: Investing in Atlanta’s sidewalks will contribute to our quality of life
07-21-2014 – WSB-TV Video: Local woman fights to protect homeowners from paying for broken sidewalks
07-04-2014 – CBS News Video: Atlanta ranks 8th deadliest city for pedestrians
06-26-2014 – Atlanta INtown Article: Crosswalk enforcement operation set for Beltline
06-24-2014 – AJC Article: Sidewalk repair policy busted
06-01-2014 – AJC Article: Bad data hampers pedestrian safety efforts
04-23-2014 – Telemundo Video: Crosswalk enforcement operation with APD
04-07-2014 – AJC Article: Pedestrian dangers
03-10-2014 – Saporta Report Article: PEDS calls for safer pedestrian access to transit, toolkit provided
12-28-2013 – AJC Article: Pedestrian fatalities continue grisly climb
11-06-2013 – Atlanta INtown Article: Golden Shoe Awards given to pedestrian-friendly projects
08-13-2013 – CBS Atlanta Video: Police issue hefty tickets to school zone speeders
04-01-2013 – AJC Readers write: No turn on red sign protects pedestrians