Death in D.C. Highlights Constant Danger
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Before he was killed on an unprotected street on Friday, Dave Salovesh warned that D.C. needed to do more to protect cyclists.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Bicycle Safety
Study: Painted Bike Lanes Aren't Enough Protection
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A new study finds drivers pass more than a foot closer on streets with bike lanes and parked cars. Physical barriers are needed, authors say.
The Economic Value of Actually Following Through on a Bike Plan
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Building out Kansas City's bike plan would add $500 million to the local economy and, save 36 lives a year, a new study finds.
Cambridge to Make Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory
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When streets are repaired in Cambridge, Mass., they will automatically be upgraded with protected bike lanes.
Aggressive Drivers See Cyclists as ‘Less than Human’
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Almost half of non-cyclists in a study rated cyclists as less than fully human, using standard psychological surveys.
Seattle Mayor’s Bike Lane Retreat Enrages Activists
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It looks like Seattle's new Mayor, Jenny Durkan, isn't going to show the kind of transportation leadership we've come to expect from Seattle.