Safety
Basics
Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths Skyrocket in 2018 as Motorists Stay Safe
Let's face it: America's roads are safe increasingly for only those who drive on them.
June 18, 2019
Building a Safer Mid-Block Crossing
Regular crosswalks don't cut it at mid block. But there are lots of low-cost ways to upgrade mid-block crossings and save lives.
June 14, 2019
States Aren’t Even Trying to Reduce Traffic Deaths
Most states are aiming for more traffic deaths under a new federal program requiring them to set targets.
June 13, 2019
Texas Gov. Makes Life-Saving Red Light Cameras Illegal
Greg Abbott tweeted a video of himself allowing motorists free rein on Texas's already dangerous roads. His tweet was viewed 1.37 million times, and received 61,883 likes and 14,683 retweets, in 48 hours.
June 3, 2019
Texas, Where 10 People Are Killed on Roads Every Day, Commits to Vision Zero
One of the most dangerous states has set a goal to end traffic deaths entirely. Now comes the hard part.
May 31, 2019
Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.
May 28, 2019
Best Bike Friendly Cities? Look to the Northwest
If you want to live and bike safely in a city head to the Northwest. And definitely get out of Tucson.
May 6, 2019
Fed E-Scooter Safety Study Raises Serious Concerns
A new CDC study raises some concerns. But we still don't know really how injury rates compare to other modes.
May 3, 2019
The Economic Value of Actually Following Through on a Bike Plan
Building out Kansas City's bike plan would add $500 million to the local economy and, save 36 lives a year, a new study finds.
April 12, 2019
The Mounting Fallout from Uber and Lyft’s Disruption of the Taxi Industry
From rapes and abductions to rising traffic congestion and fatalities, it's starting to become clear why the government gets involved with for-hire drivers.
April 11, 2019
