Vision Zero
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Marin Decision Highlights Urgent Need for State Legislation to Protect Vulnerable Road Users
Motorist Matthew Marshall Engle threatened to shoot a cyclist, tried to run him off the road, and drove blindly through a crosswalk--and had his reckless driving charges dismissed
January 11, 2018
In San Francisco, Advocates and City Officials Discuss Progress on Vision Zero
San Francisco experienced a drop in traffic fatalities in 2017, but "The loss of one life is the loss of too many," said acting mayor London Breed.
January 5, 2018
Is Your City Committed to Vision Zero, or Just Paying Lip Service?
For mayors, declaring a commitment to safer streets is the easy part. Following through with meaningful policies to rapidly reduce traffic injuries and deaths is another matter.
December 21, 2017
MacArthur Park’s Alvarado Street Triple Scramble Boosts Pedestrian Safety
As part of Vision Zero, LADOT installed three pedestrian scrambles along MacArthur Park's Alvarado Street: at 7th Street, Wilshire Boulevard and 6th Street
December 15, 2017
‘In Our Shoes’ Commemorates Victims of Traffic Violence
On the steps of L.A.'s City Hall East, hundreds of shoes commemorated the hundreds of people killed in traffic violence.
November 20, 2017
Advocates Demand Leadership from Mayor Lee on Vision Zero
Open letter calls on city to deliver effective safety improvements at the site of every traffic violence fatality this year.
November 8, 2017
And the Victim Blaming Continues
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition called out Caltrans over "public service" announcements that blame our most vulnerable road users for their own deaths and injuries. Caltrans response was that, yes, cyclists are also to blame for their own deaths and injuries.
September 19, 2017
L.A. Vision Zero Turns Two: Disappointing Trends, Big Plans
L.A.'s Vision Zero efforts are two years old today. The programs have a mixed record of achievement toward the target of zero traffic deaths.
August 28, 2017
Traffic Calming Is Not the Main Cause of L.A. Metro Bus Speed Issues
Is Vision Zero in conflict with bus speeds? Metro boardmember Mike Bonin makes a compelling case that bus riders and safety advocates have more common ground than conflict.
July 24, 2017
LADOT Hosts Second Workshop on Fletcher Drive Vision Zero Safety Improvements
LADOT included a tepid new alternative. Attendees favored none of the above. Another meeting is coming up.
July 21, 2017
