Ohio’s Pedestrian Crisis and Vision Zero | Cincinnati News

Ohio’s pedestrian death crisis is reversing national trends, fueled by distracted drivers, giant vehicles, and unsafe infrastructure—leaving grieving families feeling powerless. Cities are pushing back with Vision Zero policies to redesign streets for safety, not speed, through narrower lanes and smarter crosswalks. Though a 2019 gas tax hike boosted road safety spending and briefly lowered fatalities, recent spikes reveal the work isn’t done. New data shows SUVs and trucks—with their blind spots and high bumpers—are major culprits in rising pedestrian deaths, especially as other nations see declines. The ultimate goal? A radical shift from car-first design to streets that protect everyone—requiring engineering, education, and enforcement to prevent more tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81e2d60dacb2acb3