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U.S. Breaks With World on Pledge to Cut Roadway Deaths

American delegates distanced themselves from key elements of a global safety pledge that would halve road deaths in 10 years.
U.S. Breaks With World on Pledge to Cut Roadway Deaths
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Kea Wilson has more than a dozen years of experience as a writer telling emotional, urgent and actionable stories that motivate average Americans to get involved in making their cities better places. She is also a novelist, cyclist, and affordable housing advocate. She previously worked at Strong Towns, and currently lives in St. Louis, MO. Kea can be reached at kea@streetsblog.org or on Twitter @streetsblogkea. Please reach out to her with tips and submissions.

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