Some key county intersections especially risky for pedestrians | www.mypalmbeachpost.com

Grim statistics about pedestrian/car accidents resulting in injuries and deaths in Palm Beach County. The County ranks fourth in the state in the number of pedestrian accidents. And there seem to be some particular hotspots in Palm Beach County where engineers have optimized vehicle traffic to the detriment of pedestrians. Click title for link to article.

The Okeechobee-Military intersection is the worst in Palm Beach County for pedestrian crashes, according to a Palm Beach Post analysis. And the county is the fourth-most dangerous in a state that is the deadliest in the country, recent data show.
The reasons for pedestrian crashes are many, but some experts believe problems began when the county’s roads — and their massive intersections — were planned.
“We’ve optimized the roads for cars,” said former county planner David Goodman. “But for a pedestrian it’s deadly.”

Urban Planner Jeff Speck has been hired recently by the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority to address "walkability" issues within its boundaries. Mr. Speck was recently on a High Noon in Lake Worth episode which might be worth a listen if you haven't already.