Recent Streetsblog USA posts about enforcement

DC Becomes the First US Community to Use AI Tech to Catch Bus-Stop-Blockers

By George Kevin Jordan | Apr 27, 2023 | No Comments

Advocates are hoping the initiative will inspire other communities to embrace technology they say can provide faster, safer, and more reliable service for riders.

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How A Bike Lane Towing Ordinance Honors Children Lost to Traffic Violence

By John Greenfield | Dec 15, 2022 | No Comments

Hopefully it's some comfort to the families of kids who were lost to traffic violence this year, that their stories helped bring about change that could prevent others from experiencing that kind of heartbreak.

Four Ways To Build A Better Automated Enforcement Program

By Kea Wilson | Dec 14, 2022 | No Comments

Simple messaging changes can help transportation leaders win over residents who are skeptical of automated enforcement, a new study finds — and there's even more they can do to make those programs equitable, effective, and deserving of public support.

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Civilian Enforcement: A Get-Rich-Quick Scheme That Also Makes the City Safer

By Joseph Tedeschi | Dec 9, 2022 | No Comments

Want to make a six-figure salary and never leave your neighborhood? AND make the city safer? It may soon be possible.

Should People Be Able to Issue Their Neighbors Traffic Fines?

By Kea Wilson | Nov 22, 2022 | No Comments

Imagine a world where every cell phone in every pocket in America could be instantly transformed into a portable traffic camera, capable of issuing misbehaving motorists a ticket with little more than a few swipes on a touch screen.

Opinion: Cars Do More Damage to Business Districts Than Local Officials Admit

By Rachel Witt | Oct 19, 2022 | No Comments

The disproportionate number of crashes caused by unlicensed drivers defeat the business-friendly and safety purpose of complete streets, road diets, curb extensions, and other traffic-calming elements to encourage bike- and pedestrian-safe main streets.

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