Morning Travels with the Walking School Bus

On a brisk spring morning the sun shines, the birds chirp, and a slight breeze makes its way through the neighborhoods of Tucson. Kids lace their shoes to begin their walk to school with neighborhood friends, cracking jokes and playing games like I-spy along the way. For Laura Still, this is every Wednesday morning. As…

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Study finds marked crosswalks are more dangerous than unmarked crossings

Just because you’re in a crosswalk, you shouldn’t assume you’re safe. The Federal Highway Administration compared different types of crosswalks for 5 years and the study found that marked crosswalks are actually more dangerous than unmarked crossings. Tucson Department of Transportation Pedestrian Coordinator Ann Chanecka said the study shows why everyone should be aware while…

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