Pedestrian safety
There’s Good Science Behind the Human Craving for Livable Streets
It's time to understand the science of pedestrian-friendly cities. Or, why streets should be designed like gardens.
In Trade Deal With Trump, Europe Sells Out its Pedestrians
The new trade deal between the European Union and the U.S. means that pedestrians from Lisbon to Helsinki will be endangered by big, American-made trucks.
Why More Communities Are Reconsidering Speed Limits From a Pedestrian’s Perspective
Is America's driver-centered approach to setting speed limits starting to shift? An engineer argues it is, and offers a reminder about why it matters.
OPINION: What Do You Call a Cyclist Who’s Been Hit By an E-Biker?
Much as our contributor hates to admit it, she thinks twice every time she gets on her bike since being hit by an e-bike.
Stop Saying Pedestrians Are ‘Darting’ Into the Path of Cars
Accusatory descriptions of pedestrian victims are common in media reports — and baked into national policy.
Who Owns the Most Dangerous Roads in America? Likely Your State
Two states show that meaningful, statewide action is possible to save lives on state-owned arterials — and cities show the results.
Krakow is a Polish Pedestrian Paradise
Check out how car drivers simply stop for pedestrians — and not just pedestrians in a crosswalk, but also pedestrians about to enter a crosswalk or even just thinking about maybe entering a crosswalk.
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."
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.
