Pennsylvania HR319 designates October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" to raise awareness and promote safety.

Pennsylvania HR319 designates October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" to emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety. The resolution highlights the need for motorists to be cautious, especially during non-daylight hours and around children. It notes that pedestrian-related crashes in Pennsylvania accounted for 15.4% of all traffic fatalities in 2024, despite representing only 2.7% of total crashes. The month-long observance aims to ensure pedestrians are safe on sidewalks, crosswalks, and other areas, with a particular focus on Halloween when children are trick-or-treating.

Pennsylvania HR319 designates October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" to raise awareness and promote safety.

Pennsylvania HR319 designates October 2025 as "National Pedestrian Safety Month" to emphasize the importance of pedestrian safety. The resolution highlights the need for motorists to be cautious, especially during non-daylight hours and around children. It notes that pedestrian-related crashes in Pennsylvania accounted for 15.4% of all traffic fatalities in 2024, despite representing only 2.7% of total crashes. The month-long observance aims to ensure pedestrians are safe on sidewalks, crosswalks, and other areas, with a particular focus on Halloween when children are trick-or-treating.