Distracted Walking Risky
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New research from the University of British Columbia found distracted pedestrians are at higher risk of being hit by cars.
The researchers found distraction can increase the severity of a vehicle interaction or near miss by as much as 45 per cent .
The study could be useful to planners and policymakers looking to reduce the potential for dangerous interactions between vehicles and pedestrians.
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