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Pedestrian deaths are the highest they've been in a decade

Traffic on the freeway
This year has been the deadliest on record in the past decade for pedestrians and cyclists.

The number of Utahns killed in traffic on foot, bikes and other mobility devices like wheelchairs and scooters is higher this year than any in the past decade, according to state data.

So far this year, Utah drivers have killed 65 bikers and pedestrians and injured another 184.

Pedestrian deaths are rising across the nation and some cities, like Salt Lake City, are taking action to slow cars down by lowering speed limits in residential areas.

Anna grew up begging her mom to play music instead of public radio over the car stereo on the way to school. Now, she loves radio and the power of storytelling through sound. While she is happy to report on anything from dance concerts to laughter practice, her main focus at UPR is political reporting. She is studying Journalism and Political Science at Utah State University and wants to work in political communication after she graduates. In her free time, she spends time with her rescue dog Quigley and enjoys rock climbing.