I'm a single parent-with a life-long disability. My interest in pedestrian safety was not based on my limitations but grew out of concern for what my sons would face going to and from school, library, parks, sports classes, movies, etc. I learned traffic law, rights and responsibilities. Twenty years ago, when my sons were toddlers, I had to learn to constantly monitor risk in the walking environment-sidewalks, street corners, crosswalks, traffic signals, oncoming traffic, turning traffic-including bicyclists.
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