pedestrian safety
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Athens-Clarke County
Vehicular-Pedestrian Deaths Are Growing Concern in Athens
Catherine Shinholser, a teacher at Chase Street Elementary School and regular runner in Athens said drivers have been less careful in recent months. “I’ve had a lot of near-hits recently,” said Shinholser. Seth Jones, a senior police officer for Athens-Clarke County Police Department, said law enforcement has noticed more dangerous…
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Athens-Clarke County
Athens-Clarke County, Local Organizations Discuss Plan To Improve Biking Transportation
Biking transportation will gain more attention in Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. On Oct. 27, the Transportation and Public Works department officially began their search for a bicycle, pedestrian and safety coordinator. Whoever takes on the job will oversee the Athens in Motion bicycle and pedestrian master plan, which was approved by the…
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UGA
UGA Police Monitor Student Jaywalking
Look out students, UGA campus police are cracking down on jaywalkers this month. Although no citations have been issued, multiple students have received warnings on campus in the past two days. However, UGA police chief Jimmie Williamson says it is important for freshmen to be aware of distracted drivers. “We do…