Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Pedestrian safety

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‘ALWAYS SCARED’: Dangerous Streets Outside City Schools Threaten Children

By Jesse Coburn | May 24, 2022 | No Comments

A six-month Streetsblog investigation found that streets near schools are uniquely dangerous, with rates of crashes and injuries that exceed city averages — particularly near schools where most students are poor or children of color.

Talking Headways Podcast: A ‘Communities First’ Infrastructure Alliance

By Jeff Wood | May 19, 2022 | No Comments

Why this is an important moment for infrastructure equity.

Dusk and Dawn Are Deadly for Walkers — But Traffic Pros Don’t Know the Full Extent of It

By Kea Wilson | May 11, 2022 | No Comments

Researchers say American cities need to rethink their approach to data collection at this critical time of day and use that information to prioritize life-saving changes.

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When A Motorist Assaults a Cyclist

By Roger Rudick | May 6, 2022 | No Comments

"We share a city with some true maniacs who should be be allowed to drive."

Why ‘Walkability’ Scores Don’t Tell Us How Pedestrian-Friendly a City Is For Everyone

By Kea Wilson | Apr 29, 2022 | No Comments

Standard walkability metrics aren't factoring in all the reasons why residents can't or won't travel by foot, a new analysis suggests— and cities need to think beyond the sidewalk, particularly in neighborhoods of color that face the steepest barriers.

Advocates: It’s Time To Tell NHTSA to Make Cars Safer For Walkers

By Mike McGinn | Apr 28, 2022 | No Comments

For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators are taking steps to help ensure vehicles are safer for those outside cars. Here are a few important aspects of this complex issue and how you can comment.

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