Pedestrian safety
Basics
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
Crosswalk Collective L.A. Posts Instructions for DIY Crosswalks
Crosswalk Collective L.A.'s "How to Paint a Crosswalk" includes materials, costs, selecting an intersection, and step-by-step instructions - "for educational purposes only"
April 27, 2022
Hurrah for J.F.K. Promenade Forever!
Tearing down the Embarcadero freeway, preventing freeway expansion--add car-free J.F.K. to the list of San Francisco accomplishments in developing a safer, less-polluting city
April 27, 2022
STUDY: Asphalt Art Decreases Vulnerable Road User Crashes By 50 Percent
Turns out, paint can be protection, at least when it's done right. Installing asphalt art on roads and intersection can cut crashes between motorists and other road users by a staggering 50 percent, a new study finds.
April 22, 2022
