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Understanding an Intersection Through the Eyes of a Cyclist
If you think for a second that cars and bikes approach our roadways the same, or wonder why cyclists behave differently at intersections, let me go over an approach to a single intersection on bike in detail.
October 7, 2022
How the Traffic Violence Pandemic Is Creating a Silent Mental Health Crisis
The global traffic violence pandemic is also spawning a devastating global mental health crisis that could be making traffic violence trends worse — and researchers say policymakers must do more.
October 6, 2022
Three Reasons People Don’t Bike That Policymakers Should Pay Attention To
Driver aggression is far from the only reason why people don't ride bikes, a new report finds — and if they paid more attention, policymakers could seize the opportunity to systemically address the most frequently ignored "personal" barriers to traveling on two wheels.
October 6, 2022
Interview: How to Start a Grassroots Safe Streets Movement in Your City
In communities across America, people are getting angry about traffic violence. But what does it take to turn that anger to a full-blown movement, with neighbors fighting alongside one another to change the status quo?
October 4, 2022
DC May Soon Give Every Resident $100 Per Month For Transit, Improve Service
DC Council took a step toward putting $100 per month on District residents’ SmarTrip cards Monday as the Committee on Transportation and the Environment voted unanimously in favor of the Metro for DC Amendment Act of 2021.
October 3, 2022
Business Grew After Controversial Bike Lane Installed, Data Show
It's a lesson for any community facing opposition from residents who claim bike lanes hurt business.
October 3, 2022
Not All Roundabouts Are Created Equal When it Comes to Bicycle Safety
As roundabouts decrease traffic deaths for drivers, some designs of the controversial traffic treatment may actually increase non-deadly collisions for people on bikes. while scaring others off riding entirely, a series of studies suggests — and its raising thorny questions about who might get hurt along the road to Vision Zero.
September 30, 2022
Study: Automatic Emergency Braking Systems Fail at Deadliest Crash Speeds
The automatic emergency braking systems that will soon come standard on nearly all new cars don't reliably prevent crashes at the high speeds at which the overwhelming majority of roadway deaths occur, a new study finds.
September 29, 2022
How Surging Pickup and SUV Sales Are Undermining Carbon Reductions From EVs
In spite of rapidly growing sales, EVs have not yet measurably cut carbon. The reason why? A lack of meaningful regulations around megacars.
September 28, 2022
Advocates Hope D.C.’s Proposed Right-On-Red Ban Will Inspire National Reform
The nation's capital is poised to become the second major city in the United States to repeal a dangerous law that allowed drivers to make right turns at red lights — and some advocates believe other communities are overdue to follow.
September 28, 2022
