I think it is important to also note the increase in pedestrians in general. Assuming bicycalists and scooterists (?) are considered pedestrians, there has been

I think it is important to also note the increase in pedestrians in general. Assuming bicycalists and scooterists (?) are considered pedestrians, there has been a big increase in there usage primarily due to lithium batteries becoming more efficient. It is understandable that there will be an increase in events involving pedestrians. Have not saying I know the answer to reducing pedestrian fatalities but the article I think failed to place the fatalities in context of the increase in scooters and bikes by people.