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Issue A Public Statement About The Importance Of Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety

The issue of a public statement brings attention to the need to promote a certain item. In this case, issuing a public statement pertaining to pedestrian and bicycle safety highlights the needs to build upon non-motorized transportation. The public statement identifies the problem statement, the steps to reduce the problem, and future ways to combat a rise in the problem.