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Tuesday’s Headlines Remember
In cities all over the country, people gathered on Sunday to remember the thousands of people who've been killed in car crashes.
Three Ways To Reimagine Streets for Kids
A Brooklyn school teacher took a trip abroad to see how cities are rethinking streets for students — and took some great ideas home as a souvenir.
What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
