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Pedestrian deaths in U.S. reach highest level in 40 years

Clip: 02/02/2023 | 10m 7s | Video has closed captioning.

Pedestrian deaths in the U.S. have reached their highest level in 40 years. Using funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is spearheading the allocation of $5 billion to state and local governments through a federal grant known as Safe Streets and Roads for All to try and prevent roadway deaths. Buttigieg joined Geoff Bennett to discuss the program.

Aired: 02/02/23

Rating: NR

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