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Open Letter: Berkeley Needs to Add Safety Measures Whenever it Repaves

Advocates in Berkeley demand action after a motorist kills yet another pedestrian on a street badly in need of safety improvements

November 20, 2024

‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.

November 20, 2024

Three Ways to Reimagine Streets for Kids

A Brooklyn school teacher took a trip abroad to see how cities are rethinking streets for students — and took some great ideas home as a souvenir.

November 19, 2024

Friday Bikeway Briefs: Ktown, Leimert Park, UCLA, USC, Highland Park, and Tarzana

Recent bike lanes on 43rd St, Westholme Ave, and Mesa Ave. Bike upgrades on First St and on Jefferson Blvd. Slow progress on Reseda Blvd displays city's meager HLA response.

November 12, 2024

America Walks Urges Support for Stronger Vehicle Safety Standards

NHTSA has proposed safety standards to redesign vehicles with dangerous front ends. But it doesn't do nearly enough to keep pedestrians safe, says America Walks

November 1, 2024

San Francisco Fixes Block of Bike Lane In Front of City Hall

Yes, it's better than nothing. Now what about the sh*t show that is the rest of Polk?

October 29, 2024

Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica

Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station

October 28, 2024

Planned Fountain Avenue Bike Lanes Spark Division in West Hollywood Politics

Dueling rallies last week saw bike advocates face off against anti-bike-lane advocates

October 22, 2024

Mayor Bass Issues Directive Creating City Capital Infrastructure Plan

Executive Directive 9 is designed to reform the city's processes for improving and maintaining public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and other public spaces

October 21, 2024