Engineering Group Takes on High Speed Limits
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One barrier to safer, more pedestrian friendly streets is slowing being dismantled.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Safety
Transit Systems Must Address Women's Concerns
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A new study shows women are about half as likely to use new rail service as men — especially if they express strong concerns about safety.
Engineers to Pedestrians: No ‘Walk’ Signs for You!
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The traffic engineering profession says intersections with no "Walk" signal are a-okay. Even as pedestrian deaths soar.
Other States Should Copy Utah’s New Drunk Driving Rule
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The new law lowers the threshold for impairment to .05 blood-alcohol level — which is what experts recommend.
DEEP DIVE: Are E-Scooters Unsafe At Any Speed?
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We don't know for sure yet. Data shows they're more dangerous than bike share — but researchers say that will change as cities adapt and make roads safer.
Why the U.S. Leads the Developed World on Traffic Deaths
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There are lots of reasons. But a new report makes one thing is clear: Our safety laws are much weaker than peer nations.