Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings recently visited Kenton Road in Dover to showcase pedestrian improvements as part of National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is focusing on enhancing road safety for pedestrians statewide. Over the past decade, Delaware has experienced more than 300 pedestrian fatalities and averages 355 crashes involving pedestrians each year.
Pedestrian safety remains a significant concern nationwide, with an 80% increase in pedestrian deaths from 2009 to 2023, compared to a 13% rise in other traffic fatalities. “From improved lighting to more crosswalks and sidewalks, we are working hard to make our infrastructure safer for pedestrians and addressing areas where we’ve seen high rates of pedestrian involved crashes,” said Secretary Hastings. She emphasized the universal role of being a pedestrian and the need for continued focus on safety.
Governor Matt Meyer has declared October as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month, urging residents to contribute to enhancing pedestrian safety throughout Delaware. The Kenton Road Improvements project is currently in its third phase, which includes drainage construction, roadway widening, and new pedestrian facilities between Route 8 and College Road. This work is expected to continue until spring 2026.
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