New York City intersections see one-third fewer pedestrian injuries with longer head-start intervals
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 11:50
in Health & Medicine
Giving pedestrians a 7-second head start at traffic lights—known as Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs)—is associated with a 33% reduction in total pedestrian injuries—both fatal and non-fatal—at New York City intersections, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.