Another dubious honor for Jacksonville

[Jack Bobeck]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Walking in many Florida cities, including Jacksonville can be deadly.

According to a new report, Florida is the most dangerous state to walk, with eight cities considered among the nation's 10 deadliest metro areas for pedestrians. The Dangerous by Design study ranks Jacksonville as the sixth deadliest metro area for pedestrians in the United States. 

Jacksonville recorded more than 400 deaths in the nine-year survey period. The report claims the reason behind the deaths is that roads are still being designed without pedestrians in mind, producing streets that "prioritize high speeds for cars over safety for all people."