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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month From Erin G. Eggen Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear, whose Better Kentucky Plan includes an emphasis on highway safety, announced that October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. "We're asking every driver to watch for pedestrians as you would if it was one of your friends or family members, and we're asking every pedestrian to be fully aware of your surroundings," said Gov. Beshear. "In any crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is far more likely to be killed or injured. Practical habits, especially putting your phone down while driving or walking, can save dozens of Kentuckians' lives every year." The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote National Pedestrian Safety Month. Staying alert is especially important as the end of Daylight Saving Time approaches and it gets dark earlier. According to NHTSA, most crash-related pedestrian fatalities occur at night. Of 75 pedestrian deaths in Kentucky last year, 60 occurred after dark. So far this year, there have been 62 pedestrian deaths, 39 of which occurred after dark. "Motorists and pedestrians share a responsibility to help everyone reach their destination safely," said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. "In addition, the KYTC is dedicated to equipping all road users with a safe, connected, comfortable, equitable and accessible transportation network." The KOHS and NHTSA recommend the following behaviors to improve safety for all road users: Motorists:
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