Vision Zero
Basics
Weak State Law Protects Unlicensed Drivers Who Kill
October 9, 2019
Rogue Carters Stalling on Safety Measure
October 3, 2019
Workers Causing More Injuries in Crashes
September 30, 2019
The Small-City Vision Zero Challenge
Smaller cities with limited budgets present particular traffic-safety problems. Here's how some transportation planners managed the issues.
September 23, 2019
Car-Free Zones Eyed in SF, Elsewhere
A string of pedestrian injuries and deaths in San Francisco's Tenderloin district has spurred city leaders to demand a ban on cars in some densely populated neighborhoods — the latest in a nascent and long-overdue move by activists nationwide to get reckless drivers off at least a tiny handful of city streets.
September 18, 2019
Uber Slams Brakes on Bike Share Expansion
Uber is removing its fleet of electric bikes from Atlanta and San Diego this month as the company struggled with increased regulations on transportation devices in urban areas and staggering losses.
September 16, 2019
‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Portland Crosses Out Crosswalks
Traffic officials are installing 'no crossing' signs at intersections. Are they protecting pedestrians — or privileging cars over people?
September 3, 2019
BRAKE TIME: Autonomous Vehicle Testing Endangers Pedestrians
An Uber whistleblower wants car companies to pump the brakes on autonomous vehicle testing on public roads.
August 21, 2019
Shared Motor-Scooters Coming to D.C.
The District Department of Transportation is launching a four-month pilot program to invite shared motor-scooters to zip through the city, officials announced last week.
August 6, 2019
Why Bill de Blasio’s ‘Vision Zero for the Nation’ Shouldn’t be Laughed off
In peer countries with much better safety records, presidents and prime ministers make traffic safety a national priority. So mock the New York City mayor at your own risk.
July 31, 2019
