Safety
Streetsblog California
Tiny Vehicles and the New Safety in Numbers
The best thing we can do to ensure the safety of scooter riders is to increase their number.
October 9, 2018
Why, Oh Why? Another Deadly Year for Pedestrians
What was a shocking increase in pedestrian fatalities just a few years ago is quickly becoming the new normal.
October 5, 2018
Is the E-scooter Bill under Attack?
Several articles in mainstream media outlets describe a "spike" in injuries to e-scooter riders, while a bill aiming to encourage scooter riding is waiting for the governor to sign it.
September 11, 2018
Check Out Portland’s New Bike Traffic Circle
The green roundabout gives bicyclists a protected turning environment where there used to be just an overly wide intersection.
September 10, 2018
Guest Commentary: Enough Delays, Valencia Street Needs a Protected Bike Lane This Year
Ten years ago, SFMTA had already recognized Valencia Street as the second-most dangerous street for people on bicycles. A decade of inaction on safety is inexcusable.
September 7, 2018
Rainbow Crosswalk Painters Strike Again
Serial scofflaws hit downtown Oakland in boldest attack yet
September 5, 2018
Kids Head Back to School — And Parents Return to Their Killing Machines
Cell phone data shows drivers around schools are texting and speeding at an alarming rate.
September 5, 2018
Bicyclist’s Death Prompts Questions in Oakland
Deontae Bush's family requested a public meeting with the city because they were frustrated with the response they got from the police department after the crash that took his life.
August 30, 2018
BART General Manager Proposes a ‘Safety and Security Action Plan’
BART General Manager Grace Crunican will be seeking BART Board approval for a $28 million “comprehensive Safety and Security Action Plan.”
August 7, 2018
Here’s Why Canada’s Traffic Safety Record Is Better Than Ours
The reason? Canada has better laws and far more mass transit use.
August 7, 2018
