Safety
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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
Commentary: Reject Reckless Drivers from Leadership
It's not enough to denounce the act; one must also stigmatize and reject the perpetrators.
May 3, 2022
Study: Distracting Roadside Safety Billboards May Cause 17K Crashes a Year
Such signs are provoking a conversation among advocates about the limits of on-road safety messages more broadly.
May 2, 2022
Crosswalk Collective L.A. Posts Instructions for DIY Crosswalks
Crosswalk Collective L.A.'s "How to Paint a Crosswalk" includes materials, costs, selecting an intersection, and step-by-step instructions - "for educational purposes only"
April 28, 2022
Advocates: It’s Time To Tell NHTSA to Make Cars Safer For Walkers
For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators are taking steps to help ensure vehicles are safer for those outside cars. Here are a few important aspects of this complex issue and how you can comment.
April 28, 2022
Study Finds Asphalt Art Decreases Vulnerable Road User Crashes by Half
Turns out, paint can be protection, at least when it's done right. Installing asphalt art on roads and intersection can cut crashes between motorists and other road users by a staggering 50 percent, a new study finds.
April 25, 2022
Did CEQA Exemptions for Sustainable Transportation Projects Work as Intended?
SPUR thinks so
April 14, 2022
How to Paint Your Own Crosswalk in Your Neighborhood (Hypothetically)
A secretive group is painting crosswalks in Los Angeles where they say the city has failed to provide basic infrastructure to protect walkers — so it's worth noting the wealth of resources available to would-be tactical urbanists.
April 6, 2022
