Pedestrian Safety
Summary
Austin's streets are still dangerous for walkers, with pedestrian deaths not improving despite fewer car crashes overall. It's a serious problem the city needs to address ASAP.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 0
Impact analysis
Fixing this could cost a lot, but ignoring it means more medical bills and lost productivity.
Everyone who walks or bikes in Austin will be safer.
Pedestrians are the ones most at risk.
Mentions & discussions (19)
Austin police identify victim killed early Wednesday in crash on North MoPac Expressway
Lee Anthony Chavez-Avera was hit by a driver after riding a scooter against traffic sometime before 5 a.m. Wednesday, police said.
North MoPac Expressway reopens after deadly pedestrian crash Wednesday in Central Austin
Police said a person on a scooter died after the collision early Wednesday morning.
Pedestrian killed in crash on SH 71 ramp in southeast Austin
Austin police are investigating after a man was hit and killed by a vehicle on the SH 71 westbound ramp to northbound U.S. 183, marking the city's 52nd traffic fatality of 2026.
City of Austin seeks 35 new crossing guards to boost student safety for 2026-2027 school year
Officials emphasized crossing guards' vital role in student safety while handling heavy traffic.
City of Austin seeks 35 new crossing guards to boost student safety for 2026-2027 school year
City of Austin seeks 35 new crossing guards to boost student safety for 2026-2027 school year KVUE
One dead after pedestrian hit by vehicle in SE Austin Thursday night
One dead after pedestrian hit by vehicle in SE Austin Thursday night KEYE
Rider's ed? Aceable offers free e-bike, e-scooter safety course for kids
As more children climb onto e-bikes and e-scooters, an Austin-based education platform is rolling out new traffic training to help keep them safe on the roads.
Deadly hit-and-run spurs call for action from Austin family, cyclist community
Chaw-Long Shih's family hope his death inspires bike safety improvements and closure.
City adjusts signal timing after Riverside Drive crashes
Residents near Riverside Drive and I-35 reported multiple vehicle crashes during a recent weekend of heavy construction. While TxDOT maintains that existing signage meets standards, the City of Austin adjusted signal timings on August 4th following i...
UT Austin's plans for 'dismount zones' drive debate over campus safety
New "mobility expectations" from UT plan to address campus safety.
'She turned a lot of heads' | Rising boxer Hannah Rapp remembered by coach and teammates
The Texas boxing community is honoring Hannah Rapp after the rising boxer was killed in an alleged road rage crash while riding her bicycle.
Police identify bicyclist killed in Central Austin hit-and-run
Police say a blue Honda Civic hit Chaw-Long Shih on July 5. He died in a hospital three days later.
Bicyclist dies 3 days after central Austin hit-and-run, police search for suspect
Austin Police said a man riding a bicycle died Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning.
Pedestrian hit, killed in South Austin
According to Austin-Travis County EMS, the incident happened around 5:43 p.m. between 600 and 1218 E. Ben White Blvd. service road westbound.
Pedestrian killed in crash on East Ben White Boulevard, ATCEMS says
An adult pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle on the westbound service road of East Ben White Boulevard, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.
City to redesign southeast Austin intersection after more than 100 crashes in 5 years
City to redesign southeast Austin intersection after more than 100 crashes in 5 years KVUE
City of Austin ordered by TxDOT to change several crosswalk, road displays
City of Austin ordered by TxDOT to change several crosswalk, road displays KVUE
Speed Management
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Report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin have not decreased
Although Austin has fewer overall automobile crashes than other major Texas cities, the percentage of crashes involving serious injury or death of a pedestrian is still at the same rate — 27.9 percent– as other large Texas cities. That is one conclus...
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