Distraction at Crosswalks Spurs Grants for Safety Efforts
Walkers in Iowa City and nearby campuses draw attention as pedestrians text while crossing Clinton Street. Researchers from UI study how mobile use affects attention and risk, with a grant program offering up to 4200 dollars to cities for distracted walking outreach starting in April.
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