Safety
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Study Explains Why Road Violence Increased During the Pandemic
Bad drivers got worse ... and drove more.
March 1, 2022
Berkeley Advocate Reflects on Dangerous Streets and her Brush with Death
Planners and government officials need to remember the full costs of traffic violence
February 25, 2022
Caltrans Officially Embraces “Safe Systems” Approach
Prioritizing safety on California roads needs much more than a reliance on enforcement and education. A safe systems approach lowers the incidence of major injuries by assuming people will make mistakes and designing roads to reduce consequences.
February 24, 2022
Still Fighting for Promised Improvements on Valencia
The shit show that is Valencia's bike lane continues. But don't worry, Supervisors Mandelman and Ronen promised to "check in" again with SFMTA.
February 24, 2022
Colorado Traffic Engineers Walk (and Roll) a Mile in a Pedestrian’s Shoes
It's better if we go out and move together on these streets while thinking about, co-creating, and thinking through solutions - and not just talk about it.
February 22, 2022
More Traffic Safety Bills: Speed Cameras Again, and Head Starts for Pedestrians
Speed cameras and "pedestrian lead intervals" are among legislation proposed for this year
February 17, 2022
Assemblymember Phil Ting Reintroduces Bill to Decriminalize Jaywalking
Citing statistics that show that jaywalking laws do not make walking safer, Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced a new bill, A.B. 2147, to end the practice of stopping pedestrians that pose no danger to themselves or others when they cross a street.
February 16, 2022
L.A. City Council Transportation Committee Approves Unprecedented Speed Limit Reductions
Assemblymember Laura Friedman's A.B. 43 makes it possible for cities to roll back some speed limit hikes that had been required under the outdated, harmful 85th percentile rule.
February 16, 2022
Do-It-Yourself Walk Audit: Identify Ways to Improve Walking Where You Live
By simply walking around, observing, and noting features that allow people to walk safely, anyone can advocate for better conditions for everyone in their neighborhood.
February 15, 2022
New Bike Lanes on North Figueroa in Cypress Park
The lanes come as somewhat of a surprise, as the area is represented by L.A. City Councilmember Gil Cedillo, who blocked bike lane projects on North Figueroa in Highland Park and on the North Spring Street Bridge.
February 15, 2022
