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 Pedestrian fatalities are much higher in LA and New York than the national average. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic Online) - While the national average of pedestrian fatalities is around 11.4 percent, LA drivers have rates that are three times as high. The only place that did worse was New York City where almost 50 percent of all traffic fatalities were pedestrians.
Researchers say it's a matter of exposure, since large urban areas such as LA and New York have large urban populations that commute on foot and bicycle. The study also showed that more fatalities occur at night since more people are out on the streets at those times and it becomes more difficult to see. © 2012, Distributed by NEWS CONSORTIUM. - - - Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions for January 2013 General Intention: The Faith of Christians. That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him. Missionary Intention: Middle Eastern Christians. That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance. |
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