GA HR1177

Urges Georgia pedestrians to wear bright or reflective clothing at night to improve visibility to drivers and reduce pedestrian deaths

More than 294 pedestrians were killed in Georgia in 2024, with 84% of fatalities occurring during nighttime hours

Directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to continue its "See & Be Seen" campaign to enhance pedestrian safety through improved medians, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and added lighting

U.S. Department of Transportation findings indicate reflective material visible from front and back is the most effective way to increase pedestrian conspicuity