Macon sees more pedestrian deaths than most places in Georgia.

But stacked up against other causes of death – these are comparatively infrequent.

But a reporting effort in Macon shows how a pedestrian fatality on our roads cuts into the psyche of our community.

GPB Macon and the Telegraph gave voice to a reporting project by student journalists at Mercer University’s Center for Collaborative Journalism.

Their professor, visiting journalist Adam Ragusea had an overview of the project.

Macon and Bibb County groups of citizens, health officials and law enforcement have held meetings to find solutions to pedestrian safety.

Often they focus on improving the infrastructure and enforcing stricter traffic laws.

What if the best solution lies with road users themselves? Can educating drivers and pedestrians on road safety play a major role in reducing fatalities?

Mercer student and GPB Macon intern Taylor Harter looked at those who want to emphasize education in reducing roadway deaths.

When it comes to road safety, not all neighborhoods are affected equally.

Mercer University student reporter Erica O’Neal takes us to one place that has seen more than its share of tragedy.

The Telegraph featured a number of stories, including how poverty and poor roads combine to make highways less safe and solutions such as devices that can alert drivers to those crossing the road.

Tags: pedestrian, pedestrian safety, pedestrian deaths, Macon, CCJ, Mercer