Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Safety

Family of Three Year-Old Killed in Bike Crash Sue City of Chicago To Save Future Lives

By John Greenfield | Jan 18, 2023 | No Comments

Hopefully one outcome of this lawsuit will be corporations, commercial drivers, and city officials prioritizing cyclist safety. That would help ensure that Lily's passing will not have been in vain.

Most Cities Can’t Set Their Own Speed Limits — But Maybe They Should

By Kea Wilson | Dec 20, 2022 | No Comments

Oregon may soon allow cities more leeway to set lower speed limits on dangerous roads — rather than reserving that power for state transportation leaders whose primary interest, historically, has been moving cars as quickly as possible.

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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Active Transportation Program Is Highly Competitive, and Its Budget Isn’t Big Enough

By Melanie Curry | Dec 12, 2022 | No Comments

and other analysis of the Cycle 6 funding that was just announced, by Safe Routes Partnerships

Safety Group Walks Back Advice to Let Risky Teens Drive Megacars

By Kea Wilson | Oct 25, 2022 | No Comments

A top safety organization is recommending that parents put their teen drivers in larger cars that are safer for occupants but more lethal for pedestrians and cyclists — raising the issue of why we are enlisting children in the SUV arms race rather than making cars smaller and safer for everyone.

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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