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Dora Drake: “Traffic injuries and fatalities in Milwaukee have surged by…”

Featuring: Dora Drake, Democratic | Wisconsin State Senate, District 4

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Milwaukee mayor endorses red light camera legislation making its way through state senate

Published | Video Starts at 07:14

I can attest where I am driving to work, and I have to swivel my head left to right to see if there is someone that is driving recklessly. But let alone in the 4th Senate district alone, Traffic injuries and fatalities in Milwaukee have surged by 86% since 2012, contrasting with the 6% decrease statewide. And the most unfortunate thing when it comes to reckless driving is that pedestrians in low income areas are three times more likely to be killed in traffic accidents. (07:14–07:24)

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Asserts that traffic injuries and fatalities in Milwaukee have increased significantly compared to a statewide decrease.

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