Overview: U.S. Streets Are Dangerous. We Can Fix Them!
Cars dominate U.S. city streets, and there’s no better example than Atlanta, GA. Streets in Atlanta are designed for getting cars around as fast as possible. The result? Pedestrian deaths in ATL are twice the national average. But the city is trying to change that, starting with Peachtree Street. Part of the "Overview" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 52 seconds
- Topic: Careers, Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Engineering, Safety, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Overview
- Voicer: Kelly Brennan
- Voicer: Kelly Brennan
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