Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Bicycling

Lack of storage capacity — and carrying capacity for kids – is a frequently-cited "personal" barrier to biking that policymakers can do something about. Photo: Mark Stosberg, Unsplash, CC

Three Reasons People Don’t Bike That Policymakers Should Pay Attention To

By Kea Wilson | Oct 5, 2022 | No Comments

Driver aggression is far from the only reason why people don't ride bikes, a new report finds — and if they paid more attention, policymakers could seize the opportunity to systemically address the most frequently ignored "personal" barriers to traveling on two wheels.

Not All Roundabouts are Created Equal When it Comes to Bicycle Safety

By Kea Wilson | Sep 30, 2022 | No Comments

As roundabouts decrease traffic deaths for drivers, some designs of the controversial traffic treatment may actually increase non-deadly collisions for people on bikes. while scaring others off riding entirely, a series of studies suggests — and its raising thorny questions about who might get hurt along the road to Vision Zero.

Advocates Hope D.C.’s Proposed Right-On-Red Ban Will Inspire National Reform

By Kea Wilson | Sep 28, 2022 | No Comments

The nation's capital is poised to become the second major city in the United States to repeal a dangerous law that allowed drivers to make right turns at red lights — and some advocates believe other communities are overdue to follow.

Study: Some Roundabout Designs Slash Injury Crashes Up to 85%

By Kea Wilson | Sep 21, 2022 | No Comments

An Indiana city famous for roundabouts was able to cut injury-causing traffic crashes by as much as 84 percent at intersections outfitted with the circular design, a new study finds.

Opinion: America Should ‘Think Round’ For Safety for Vulnerable Road Users

By Jonathan French | Sep 19, 2022 | No Comments

Congress has not only codified roundabouts into federal law for the first time, and put them at the top of the list of examples of highway safety improvement projects. They've also defined them as providing “for the safety of all road users.”

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Commentary: The Dutch Call Dangerous Designs Evil. They’re Right.

By Roger Rudick | Sep 16, 2022 | No Comments

Motorists hit BUILDINGS, but paint is going to keep a cyclist safe on a six lane arterial? Let's use the right word to describe when planners and politicians build things they know will cause death and dismemberment

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