(By DaShawn Brown, WSOC TV)

For years, local nonprofit Sustain Charlotte has been working with officials to integrate safety features throughout the city.

Kate Cavazza, a program director with Sustain Charlotte, said the safety initiatives could save lives.

“That means more lighting, more crossings for pedestrians that aren't 4 miles apart to allow equal access for everybody to cross the street at safe opportunities,” Cavazza said.

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