Safety
Streetsblog California
D.C. SUV Owners Will Pay Much More to Drive Such Behemoths
The era of big government vehicle is over.
May 27, 2022
American Auto Regulation Isn’t a ‘Model’ for Gun Regulation; It’s a Cautionary Tale
No, NY Times, the auto industry is not the best model for reforming gun laws in this country. In fact, road violence is up, too.
May 27, 2022
OPINION: Feds Must Make New Cars Safer for Bikers, Too
Cyclists can't wait until 2025 for the administration to mandate the testing of life-saving technology.
May 27, 2022
Newly Confirmed Head of Federal Vehicle Safety Agency Has His Work Cut Out For Him
As the nation hurtles towards a brave new world of autonomous and electric vehicles, the NHTSA's work will affect everyone.
May 27, 2022
Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High
"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.
May 26, 2022
Commentary: The Media’s Continued, Cringe-Worthy Reporting on Traffic Violence
Members of the press continue to frame these tragedies as if nobody is responsible.
May 25, 2022
Now Detroit Is Selling $75K Pickup Trucks for the Cappuccino Run
Toyota has realized that there are only so many buyers in the market that require massive size and capability for functional purposes. Enter the new Tundra ad, "Cappuccino," the automaker's clear effort at repositioning pickup trucks for the glam set.
May 25, 2022
Walk Against the Machine – Monterey Park Activists Oppose Traffic Lane Expansion
A plan to take away parking lanes on Monterey Park’s iconic Garvey Avenue hasn’t been getting very far. Could it be reshaped into a multi-modal project?
May 19, 2022
New Website Puts Faces to Traffic Violence Numbers
Mapping the tragedy of San Francisco's streets
May 19, 2022
Feds Report Double-Digit Increase in Road Deaths in 2021
Call it the forgotten pandemic: road fatalities surged by double-digit percentages, including a significant increase in deaths outside of cars, in 2021, according to a new report issued Tuesday by federal authorities.
May 18, 2022