Pedestrian safety highlighted in Alaska’s darkest months

Bean’s Cafe at Brother Francis Shelter in Anchorage. (Staff photo)As the winter solstice approaches and daylight hours are short in Alaska, public safety, medical groups and other Alaska businesses are calling attention to pedestrian safety.
Marcia Howell, executive director of the Alaska Injury Prevention Center, said there are lots of things pedestrians can do to be safer while walking along Alaska’s roadways — including increasing visibility with bright-colored clothing