Safety
Basics
More Transit Means Safer Streets
Promoting transit isn't just a social good. It's also a tool to achieve Vision Zero.
September 30, 2025
Want Safer Vehicles? Amid Federal Inaction, Look to the States
Our federal regulatory framework still lacks essential technology that makes cars, SUVs, and trucks safer. So states are leading.
September 24, 2025
Study: Boring Roads End Up With More Injuries For People Outside Cars
And beautiful roads report fewer.
August 21, 2025
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.
August 11, 2025
Rail Advocates Say Brightline’s Shocking Safety Numbers Are Part of a Bigger Problem
A story about Florida's "killer train" has rail advocates rattled — and pushing for a wider set of solutions.
July 21, 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
What Trump and Musk’s Deregulatory Blitz Could Mean for Auto Safety
Auto safety regulations are in the crosshairs — but Elon Musk may make out like, well, like an oligarch.
February 27, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe In Your State, in One Document
Every state legally has to complete a report that shows exactly how it plans to get safer for people on foot and bike — but some do it better than others. A new report breaks down how they could all step up their game.
January 29, 2025
New Studies Show No Downsides for Bicycle ‘Idaho’ Stop
As more states continue to pass laws allowing bike riders to treat stop signs like yield signs, more studies showing their safety benefits accumulate.
January 10, 2025
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders by Curbing Illegal Electric Motorcycles
The California Bicycle Coalition and partners urge leaders to focus on the real threats to safety, and stop hampering the adoption of e-bikes.
December 16, 2024
