Safety
Streetsblog California
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
And More Traffic Violence on Valencia
Another close call as the city waits and waits and waits on Valencia
May 13, 2022
Neighbors Say Road Diet Causes ‘Traffic Nightmare,’ but Data Tell a Different Story
In reality, plenty of people benefit from such projects. But the media often highlight the loudest, least-informed voices.
May 12, 2022
Dusk and Dawn Are Deadly for Walkers
Researchers say American cities need to rethink their approach to data collection at this critical time of day and use that information to prioritize life-saving changes.
May 12, 2022
Motorist Assaults Bicycle Rider in San Francisco
"We share a city with some true maniacs who should be be allowed to drive."
May 9, 2022
