Walking safely: A report to the nation.

This report from Safe Kids Worldwide focuses on pedestrian safety. It includes a focus on the issue of 'distracted' walking, pedestrians who are distracted by cell phones and digital music players. The report includes this 'Call to action': - "Research must be conducted to determine the causes of the negative trends and uncover effective means to reverse them. - Stakeholders must cast a new focus on education and behavior change about pedestrian safety for kids 14 to 19, while continuing education and programs that have been effective for younger kids. - Government at all levels must invest in infrastructure to make walking safer for kids of all ages, especially in and around school zones. - Each of us must commit to walking and driving without distraction. Distraction due to mobile technologies is an epidemic resulting in both deaths and injuries and must end." PDF available at: http://www.safekids.org/assets/docs/safety-basics/safety-tips-by-risk-area/Walking-Safely-Research-Report.pdf