Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-04) Identified in Top 25 Most Dangerous Congressional Districts for Pedestrians
Representative Henry 'Hank' Johnson (D-GA-04) has been ranked as representing the 9th most dangerous congressional district for pedestrians in the United States. This ranking was released by Smart Growth America, an organization that advocates for safer roadway designs. The report highlights that despite the dangers, Representative Johnson, along with two other representatives from the top 25 most dangerous districts (Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24) and Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10)), voted for the BUILD America 250 Act. While this bill included a safety program called Safe Streets and Roads for All, critics argue it did little to fundamentally reorient federal transportation programs towards prioritizing safety. The current system places the burden of safety on pedestrians and cyclists, rather than addressing systemic issues in road design and vehicle manufacturing. The report suggests that current rules taught for road safety are outdated and insufficient given modern road conditions and vehicle designs.
