Join the conversation with CPBS about vehicle design and pedestrian safety
Join our consortium partners at the Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) and guest speakers on Wednesday, February 5th at 12pm PST for an in-depth exploration of how vehicle attributes like weight, size, and age influence pedestrian injury outcomes.
Vehicle design and pedestrian safety
Wedenesday, February 5, 2025 | 12pm - 1pm PST
Pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. have surged by 83% since 2009, far outpacing other traffic fatalities and coinciding with the rise of larger vehicle sales. How much of this harm can be attributed to these vehicles?
Join Dr. Chris Cherry, Associate Director of CPBS, and Saurav Parajuli for an in-depth exploration of how vehicle attributes like weight, size, and age influence pedestrian injury outcomes. Drawing on their analysis of single-vehicle pedestrian crashes in Tennessee from 2009 to 2024, they’ll discuss key trends and insights. Explore the future of pedestrian safety as vehicle weight and size continue to grow, with considerations for the influence of vehicle age. and guests to talk about how advocates are turning traffic violence tragedies into action for safer streets. Topics discussed will include how to be an effective storyteller, tips for advocating for your cause, and how research can help advocacy.
Visit the CPBS website to learn more and how to join the webinar.
About the CPBS
The Center for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety (CPBS) is a Tier-1 University Transportation Center (UTC) supported by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and led by the University of New Mexico (UNM). CPBS’s goal is to eliminate pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries through research, education, technology transfer, and workforce development.
The UC Berkeley team, led by SafeTREC Director Julia Griswold, is one of five partnering institutions, along with the University of New Mexico, San Diego State University, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.