Solar Blaze Man
Formerly a lurker
I've recently learnt about the existence of this:
And here's some recent information on the topic:
Pedestrian deaths are declining in other states but still rising in the NT, where every victim last year was Aboriginal
The Northern Territory (NT) has by far the highest rate of pedestrian crashes in Australia. The most recent data shows pedestrians were more than 5 ½ times more likely to die in a crash in the NT than the national average.
And unlike the rest of the country, where pedestrians deaths are decreasing, the NT last year recorded its highest number of pedestrian deaths in a decade. All 12 people killed were Aboriginal.
Government data shows that First Nation's people (Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders) made up about 87% of all pedestrians killed on NT roads since 2012, while representing only 30% of the population.
David Kurnoth, a member of the Larrakia Nation (a community service organisation) stated: «We design shirts every year for visitors who come to town who aren't really aware of the traffic conditions». The idea is that people wearing them anywhere near a road will be more visible to drivers [at night], which will "hopefully save a few lives".
Source:
Spina-Matthews, S. (January 22th, 2023). Pedestrian deaths are declining in other states but still rising in the NT, where every victim last year was Aboriginal. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01...te-aboriginal-pedestrian-fatalities/101809648
And here's some recent information on the topic:
Pedestrian deaths are declining in other states but still rising in the NT, where every victim last year was Aboriginal
The Northern Territory (NT) has by far the highest rate of pedestrian crashes in Australia. The most recent data shows pedestrians were more than 5 ½ times more likely to die in a crash in the NT than the national average.
And unlike the rest of the country, where pedestrians deaths are decreasing, the NT last year recorded its highest number of pedestrian deaths in a decade. All 12 people killed were Aboriginal.
Government data shows that First Nation's people (Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders) made up about 87% of all pedestrians killed on NT roads since 2012, while representing only 30% of the population.
David Kurnoth, a member of the Larrakia Nation (a community service organisation) stated: «We design shirts every year for visitors who come to town who aren't really aware of the traffic conditions». The idea is that people wearing them anywhere near a road will be more visible to drivers [at night], which will "hopefully save a few lives".
Source:
Spina-Matthews, S. (January 22th, 2023). Pedestrian deaths are declining in other states but still rising in the NT, where every victim last year was Aboriginal. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01...te-aboriginal-pedestrian-fatalities/101809648
