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Unnecessary police foot chases endanger suspects, officers, and the public

As with vehicle chases, the issue at stake is the need for officers the weigh the potential threat posed to the public if a suspect is not pursued, with the possible harm that could be inflicted by a chase.

John Greenfield

April 6, 2021

Unnecessary police foot chases endanger suspects, officers, and the public

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycling

EYES ON THE STREET: How Hoboken Has Eliminated Traffic Deaths

The Mile Square City shows what can be accomplished when a municipality really focuses on the zero of Vision Zero — it has recorded no traffic fatalities for three straight years.

Eve Kessler

April 6, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

LaSpata’s ordinance would remove reference to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code

It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.

John Greenfield

April 5, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Amtrak

Taking an Amtrak + bike camping trip during the time of the coronavirus

I was fairly comfortable using Amtrak for this journey, so as long as we don't see another major spike in cases, I'll probably make more such trips this year as a safer alternative to flying.

John Greenfield

April 5, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Safety

It’s Illegal To Smoke A Joint And Ride Your Bike, But Not THAT Illegal

It's a misdemeanor as opposed to a felony, a lawyer tells Streetsblog. This is public service journalism at its best.

Dave Colon

April 2, 2021

Streetsblog San Francisco |High-speed rail

Cal Bullet Train to Run on Single Rail

Two-rail technology abandoned in Central Valley as overall cost rises

Roger Rudick

April 1, 2021

Streetsblog San Francisco |GJEL

Bullet Trains and the Future of Passenger Rail

Seminar looks at California's HSR project, the Biden Administration, and passenger trains in America

Roger Rudick

March 30, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Congestion Pricing

This Is Happening: Feds Let MTA Do Simpler Environmental Review of Congestion Pricing

The Era of No Malarkey has come to New York public transportation.

Dave Colon

March 30, 2021

Streetsblog Chicago |Events

Buttigieg broadly commits to Increased safety, equity, sustainability – details pending

Buttigieg presented an ambitious vision for a more just and sustainable transportation system in the U.S. We’ll be eagerly following the funding, regulation and policy specifics of how this vision can be realized.

Sharon Hoyer

March 26, 2021

Streetsblog California |GJEL1

Increase Active Transportation Program by $2B? Yes, Please.

"Right now California is in a unique position," with a huge budget surplus, says Commissioner Alvarado. "Let's get a little ahead of this."

Melanie Curry

March 25, 2021

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