RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A new pedestrian safety initiative is underway in Rutherford County with a simple goal: prevent crashes and save lives.
The Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force has launched “Crosswalk Talk,” a campaign focused on educating pedestrians about safely navigating roadways and crosswalks.
Unlike traditional enforcement efforts, the initiative emphasizes conversation over citations. Law enforcement officers are stepping out of their patrol cars and engaging directly with students, commuters, and other pedestrians about safe crossing habits and staying alert near traffic…