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Reasons for Hope at this Year’s World Day of Remembrance

With no tangible improvements in the Vision Zero stats, many SF advocates express hope that a new mayoral administration and board of supervisors could finally start making streets safer.

November 18, 2024

Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows

“This just confirms the old saying, ‘Cars don’t spend money, people spend money,’” said one open street advocate.

November 18, 2024

‘President Tariff’ is Back — and the Struggling Bike Industry is Nervous

Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president may want to wring more money from importers.

November 18, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Ponder Our Legacy

Mike Tyson may not believe in legacies, but state DOTs do. They've left their legacies in the form of all-but-uncrossable 12-lane stroads scarring cities.

November 18, 2024

This Program Wants To Coach Cities Through Setting Safer Speed Limits

Lowering speed limits — and backing them up with better infrastructure, enforcement and messaging — is one of the most effective things cities can do to save lives. A new program wants to help them navigate the inevitable challenges that come when they try.

November 18, 2024

An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It’s Time to Unite to Solve America’s Roadway Crisis

"Just as we know the top factors causing roadway deaths, we also have the solutions to stem the traffic safety crisis. The key now is leadership – to act on this knowledge and put proven, life-saving tools in place."

November 15, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Look Ahead to January

When Republicans take control in Washington, they will try to slash funding for transit, street safety and infrastructure. But reining in infrastructure spending may not be so bad for the climate.

November 15, 2024

Friday Video: What Will It Take For Regulators to Finally Take Action on Underride Crashes?

This World Day of Remembrance, families of people who died in underride crashes are demanding answers about one of America's most overdue regulations: strong underride protections.

November 15, 2024

Congestion Pricing is Back — But Why Did It Ever Go Anywhere in the First Place?

The gridlock governor threw herself a celebratory press conference on Tuesday and tried to explain why this time she really did support the traffic toll.

November 15, 2024