Phoenix fails to advance pedestrian safety effort

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix officials failed to advance an effort that aimed to reduce pedestrian deaths by improving street safety in the city.
The Phoenix City Council voted 4-4 Tuesday on the motion to direct city staff to develop a strategy toward eliminating pedestrian deaths.
The failed motion would have authorized the city to work toward adopting Vision Zero, a pedestrian safety project adopted in dozens of cities across the country, including Tempe.
Council members cited concerns that V