Pedestrian safety
Basics
D.C. SUV Owners Will Finally Pay Much More to Drive Such Behemoths
The era of big government vehicle is over.
May 27, 2022
Reckless Motorists, Dangerous Streets: a Deadly Combination
Dangerous motorist behaviors, such as speeding, crosswalk incursions, and going the wrong way on a one-way street, are tolerated by law enforcement and a judicial system that basically never suspends or revokes the license of even the most egregious offenders.
May 26, 2022
Biden’s ‘Justice40’ Initiative Could Mean More Emissions, Worse Health Outcomes in Poor Areas
The aim of the Biden Administration's Justice40 initiative should be delivering solutions that will improve daily life to the people who need them most.
May 26, 2022
Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High
"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.
May 26, 2022
‘ALWAYS SCARED’: Dangerous Streets Outside City Schools Threaten Children
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.
May 24, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: A ‘Communities First’ Infrastructure Alliance
Why this is an important moment for infrastructure equity.
May 19, 2022
Dusk and Dawn Are Deadly for Walkers — But Traffic Pros Don’t Know the Full Extent of It
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.
May 11, 2022
Motorist Assaults Cyclist on Polk
"We share a city with some true maniacs who should be be allowed to drive."
May 6, 2022
Why ‘Walkability’ Scores Don’t Tell Us How Pedestrian-Friendly a City Is For Everyone
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.
April 29, 2022
Advocates: It’s Time To Tell NHTSA to Make Cars Safer For Walkers
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.
April 28, 2022
