Why are Black and Hispanic individuals more likely to be killed while walking than would be expected based on their share of the population? National studies have raised this alarming question—and a recent study by Dr. Mark Brennan, Assistant Professor of Management at Rutgers School of Business–Camden (RSBC), takes a deeper look at the factors behind this troubling trend.
In his paper, “Mobility Risk,” featured by the Urban Institute, Dr. Brennan presents a groundbreaking analysis of traffic injuries in Boston, Massachusetts. His research reveals that neighborhoods with higher populations of people of color experience disproportionately more pedestrian injuries. The data also suggest that these communities may have fewer infrastructure investments, such as safe sidewalks, crosswalks, and protected bike lanes.
Additionally, Dr. Brennan’s work highlights how less attentive driver behavior in certain neighborhoods may contribute to unsafe walking conditions for people of color. His findings offer critical insights for policymakers, urban planners, and public safety officials as they work to create more equitable and secure transportation systems.
📘 Read the full article and explore Dr. Brennan’s important findings: http://go.rutgers.edu/tjotkmt9