Mcorn County Highway Safety

Dorset Council is set to enhance safety near Upton Country Park by widening footpaths, introducing a parallel crossing, and reducing the speed limit on the A35, following multiple accidents. The project is scheduled to start on September 16 and conclude in November, with temporary traffic lights and road closures planned. In Penticton, B.C., residents are advocating for safety improvements at the dangerous Highway 97 and Warren Avenue intersection, which has a high crash rate, including a recent incident involving a left-turn driver. Meanwhile, in Macon, Georgia, new pedestrian refuge medians have been installed on Gray Highway to address its reputation as one of the deadliest roads for pedestrians, with local businesses expressing mixed reactions to the changes. The median project, part of a broader Vision Zero initiative aimed at eliminating traffic fatalities, has raised concerns about altered traffic patterns impacting customer access for local businesses. Overall, these initiatives reflect a growing emphasis on pedestrian safety and the need for improved traffic management in various regions.