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SAFETYchildren and the elderly. On the other hand pedestrian–friendly streets promote walking and a higher likelihood ofphysical activity and healthy body–weight. They have alsobeen linked to strong home values, a key factor in middleclass retention.Improving street safety is critical to the transportationpolicies adopted in PlaNYC. In transportation, safety andsustainability go hand in hand. The City’s policies to makewalking, cycling and transit use (which depends on walking)more widespread and attractive will only succeed as long asthe environment for these activities is seen as safe by thepublic. As we chronicle throughout this report, New York issucceeding in these areas, in many cases dramatically so,but much work also remains. Continuing to meet the City’sgoal for progressively lower fatalities will require ongoingand steadfast commitment, analysis and innovation.TRAFFIC FATALITY RATES OF 25 LARGEST US CITIESBostonNew York CitySeattleSan FranciscoSan JoseWashingtonChicagoSan DiegoBaltimorePhiladelphiaLos AngelesColumbusAustinCharlotteFort WorthIndianapolisEl PasoSan AntonioDallasHoustonPhoenixNashvilleJacksonvilleMemphisDetroit2.53.14.14.14.34.45.15.55.56.06.06.97.27.28.58.59.19.39.39.910.010.712.112.513.3PER 100,000 POPULATION (2009–2011)14Introduction