I have lived in my city a very long time and there has been a 20+ year issue of pedestrian deaths, especially in the down town area. It's well above the nationa

I have lived in my city a very long time and there has been a 20+ year issue of pedestrian deaths, especially in the down town area. It's well above the national average, and have had theories as to what is driving the higher post-pandemic numbers - - more transients, who often walk in the middle of the street with no regard towards their own safety (and I've anecdotally noticed an uptick in "normal" pedestrians just jay-walking without even looking to see if it is safe to cross, no idea what's driving that) - rise of e-bikes and e-scooters that go fast enough to be driven in the street - higher rates of driving while intoxicated It's a weird problem but one that's definitely been noticed in my city.