Leah Shahum
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On This World Day of Remembrance, Get Angry — And Take Action
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This Sunday, November 20th is the annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which will see a record number of U.S. communities come together to demand change to stem the mounting roadway safety crisis. Here are four ways we can take action, even after the vigils end.
OPINION: How To Use the Money Available for Safe Streets
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With roadway deaths at a historic high, it is time to stop accepting excuses — and start operating from the knowledge that all road deaths are preventable.
Five Key Lessons From Europe’s Vision Zero Success
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Cross-posted from the Vision Zero Network From the moment that Vision Zero began capturing attention in American cities, we’ve heard many admiring references to its success in Europe, particularly in its birthplace of Sweden. I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to research those experiences and their lessons for the growing number of American communities working […]