Vision Zero
Report: A Record-Number of Kids Were Killed on NYC Streets Last Year
Under the first three years of Mayor Adams leadership, the number of fatalities of children from car crashes has soared, a new report shows.
Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
OPINION: Vision Zero Begins with Drivers Simply Sharing the Road
No one person or mode of transportation has monopolistic rights to the road. But drivers think they do.
Media Critique: Vision Zero Was Achieved Years Ago, Just not Here
To continue to report that Vision Zero may or may not be achievable is a form of disinformation. The SF Standard needs to do better.
Opinion: Why I’m Hopeful About Vision Zero, Even Post-Election
"We all know that change is hard, especially at a time when the nation seems so divided. But keeping our loved ones safe is a universal goal."
Reasons for Hope at this Year’s World Day of Remembrance
With no tangible improvements in the Vision Zero stats, many SF advocates express hope that a new mayoral administration and board of supervisors could finally start making streets safer.
Talking Headways Podcast: Urgency and Vision Zero
Vision Zero Network founder Leah Shahum on why it’s so hard to make change, the implicit biases around designing for cars and World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, coming up on Nov. 17.
How Atlanta Passed Its Right-On-Red Ban
Atlantans can not turn right on red anymore — and could be a major step forward in making streets safer.
Hoboken Pol: E-Bike Registration Not Working
“This ‘take a test wear a vest’ idea is proving to be not super effective at the moment,” said the Council member.
After Short-Lived Ban, Kei Trucks Get the OK In Massachusetts
The tempest over kei trucks reflects an approach to regulations that has historically prioritized safety for people inside motor vehicles at the expense of safety for everyone else.
