The Atlanta City Council's decision to ban right turns on red in three neighborhoods aims to protect pedestrians and cyclists, addressing significant risks associated with these turns.
Research shows that turning right on red poses significant risks to vulnerable road users, with many drivers distracted and unaware of pedestrians and cyclists, leading to crashes.
The personal experience of Councilmember Dozier while walking in Downtown Atlanta motivated the legislative change, highlighting the dangers posed by inattentive drivers encroaching on crosswalks.
This legislation is part of a broader national effort to enhance pedestrian safety, drawing lessons from cities like New York and Washington, D.C., which have successfully implemented similar bans.
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