Murfreesboro police work to prevent pedestrian deaths through state grant [Video]

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Pedestrian safety remains a priority for the Murfreesboro Police Department’s Traffic Division.

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office awarded the department a $35,000 grant to address safety.

There is an aspect of enforcement, but the main goal is to educate pedestrians about making smart decisions on city roads.

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Since June 10, officers have observed people not following traffic laws and taught them about safety measures.

“We will give them a pamphlet that gives them safety tips,” MPD Lt. Greg Walker said. “We want to make contacts with people that are non-motorists, so it doesn’t matter if they’re on foot, on a bicycle, a pedal cycle, a skateboard, anything that would cause them to possibly be considered a pedestrian.”

Jaywalking is one of the biggest pedestrian laws that MPD sees being violated. Walker recalled people …