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Ambulance Data Reveals That Boston Drivers Are 4 Times More Likely to Run Over Pedestrians From Black Neighborhoods

"Overall, residents of predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods are about four times more likely than residents of predominantly white neighborhoods to be struck as a pedestrian."

July 1, 2025

Study: America’s Blind Spots Are Expanding

The drivers of America's most popular cars can see less and less of the road every year — and regulators aren't stepping in.

June 26, 2025

Friday Video: Public Art That Saves Pedestrian Lives

What's better than an intersection designed for walking safety? A beautiful intersection designed for walking safety.

June 20, 2025

Could the Comeback of the U.S. Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?

A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.

March 3, 2025

What Do We Really Know About Drivers Who Kill Pedestrians?

America knows exactly who the average pedestrian who dies in a car crash is. But what about the driver who kills him?

February 26, 2025

Report: A Record-Number of Kids Were Killed on NYC Streets Last Year

Under the first three years of Mayor Adams leadership, the number of fatalities of children from car crashes has soared, a new report shows.

January 28, 2025