Studies and Reports
Basics
The US Cities Where Drivers Hit Deady Speeds in Places People Walk
Drivers across America are hitting deadly speeds in neighborhoods with lots of walkers — and a lot of them aren't even breaking the law when they do it.
June 26, 2023
Why the States With the Worst Distracted Driving Laws Have the Least Distracted Driving
The states with the highest rates of distracted driving per mile aren't always the states that report the most distraction-related crashes, or the ones with the most lax distraction laws, a new report finds — and it could be a sign that America needs a broader set of tools to fight the deadly epidemic.
May 4, 2023
Data: Other Countries Are Building Transit While the U.S. Falls Behind
"While the world is building out ever more accessible transit systems, the US appears to be falling behind."
January 24, 2023
The Dangers of Driving Are Way More Normalized Than We Think
People are measurably more likely to accept the societal harms and inequities associated with driving than other public health threats.
January 19, 2023
Research: Permanent Daylight Savings Time Could Save Human and Animal Lives on Our Roads
Rolling back the clocks in November may give millions of Americans an extra hour of sleep — but it also costs human and animal lives on U.S. roads that could be saved by making daylight savings time permanent, a new study argues.
November 9, 2022
Study: Distracting Roadside Safety Billboards May Cause 17K Crashes A Year
Such signs are provoking a conversation among advocates about the limits of on-road safety messages more broadly.
May 2, 2022
Study: Today’s EV Tax Credits Might Actually Increase Emissions
America's approach to incentivizing electric vehicle adoption may actually increase emissions in the long run, a new study finds.
April 13, 2022
STUDY: What A Lifetime of Car Ownership Costs — And Who Pays
The average motorist will pay a whopping $650,000 on the low end to own a car over his or her lifetime, and society will pick up over 40 percent of the tab, a new study finds.
February 9, 2022
UIC Study: Speed cams save lives, but drivers from POC communities get more tickets
City officials say they plan to use the report to improve the program.
January 11, 2022
Survey Says: E-Scooters Are Great for Riders’ Mental Health
E-scooters users say they feel an increased sense of emotional well-being after a ride, adding to a mountain of evidence that sustainable transportation may be an overlooked tool in fighting America's mental health crisis.
December 15, 2021
