Dozens of cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year in Philly − an injury epidemiologist explains how to better protect bike lanes, slow drivers down and reduce collisions

More than half of Philadelphia commuters drive to work, while 21% take public transportation, 8% walk and 2% bike, <a href="https://www.phila.gov/media/20230901072757/PCPC.Pedestrian-and-Bicycle-Plan-Progress-Report-2021.pdf"> according to the Philadelphia City Planning Commission</a>. Jumping Rocks/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Over 60 pedestrians and cyclists have been killed each year in Philadelphia in recent years.

Compared with other big cities, Philadelphia’s death rate for both pedestrians and cyclists is higher than New York and Chicago but lower than Los Angeles and Houston.