California

“Every day, 20 people go out for a walk, and they don’t return home,” said Adam Snider, a spokesperson for the Governors Highway Safety Association, which represents state road safety offices.

Pedestrian deaths dipped slightly in the first half of 2024. California’s 13 percent reduction in deaths accounted for most of the net decline around the country.

GHSA and Michelin Mobility Intelligence (MMI) have awarded a total of $300,000 to three states for advanced traffic safety data collection and analysis.

GHSA and Ford Motor Company Fund are awarding a total of $100,000 in grants to advance access to safe mobility for teens in underserved areas.