Safety
Streetsblog California
Ford’s Geofenced ‘Speed Limiters’ Might Not Cut Road Deaths as Much as You Think
The trouble with this "smart" tech, though, is that drivers can easily outsmart it — and that's by the company's and regulators' own design.
June 2, 2022
Eyes on the Street: West Hollywood’s Pilot Willoughby Neighborhood Greenway
West Hollywood's pilot Willoughby Neighborhood Greenway is a decent step in a healthy livable direction, but its effectiveness has been undermined by scofflaw drivers
June 1, 2022
Reckless Motorists, Dangerous Streets: a Deadly Combination
Dangerous motorist behaviors, such as speeding, crosswalk incursions, and going the wrong way on a one-way street, are tolerated by law enforcement and a judicial system that basically never suspends or revokes the license of even the most egregious offenders.
May 27, 2022
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
