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A tragic pedestrian death at Harrisburg’s North Front and Vaughn Streets has reignited calls for urgent safety upgrades. Despite existing measures like painted lines, signs, and flashing lights, residents say drivers routinely ignore signals — prompting families to avoid the intersection altogether. Neighbors are demanding a full traffic light as a bare minimum, with some even suggesting bold solutions like a pedestrian bridge or tunnel. The lack of a proper curb between the sidewalk and speeding Front Street adds to the danger. This heartbreaking incident underscores a wider urban safety crisis: streets must be designed for everyone — not just drivers — and communities won’t wait for incremental fixes.

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