Vision Zero
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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
Vision Zero Safety Improvements Planned for Temple Street in L.A.
Though the project details are not fully finalized, last week LADOT presented a tentative plan with an initial phase that would include relatively cheap and quick improvements, including a road diet.
July 19, 2017
L.A. City Council Approves $27.2M for Vision Zero in 2017 Budget
The L.A. City Council approved $27.2 million in funding for Vision Zero, primarily for pedestrian safety improvements.
May 19, 2017
Vision-less L.A. City Budget Committee Turns Its Back On Vision Zero Funding
This Thursday the Los Angeles City Council could approve a fiscal year 2017-18 budget that includes no funding specifically for Vision Zero.
May 16, 2017
In Canada, Traffic Safety PSAs Blame Jaywalkers, But Stats Tell a Different Story
Chris Nelson used Edmonton's own motor vehicle collision data to make a chart showing who -- or, more often, what -- is on the receiving end when Edmonton motorists crash their cars. It quickly dispels any rationale for focusing on jaywalking.
May 12, 2017
L.A. City Transportation Budget Hearing Highlights Vision Zero Debate
Garcetti has proposed $16.7 million for Vision Zero, livability advocates are urging $80 million for the program.
May 3, 2017
What Will It Take for Sacramento to Make Walking Safer in Poor Neighborhoods?
Police and city planners in Sacramento have come under scrutiny in the weeks since police were caught on tape assaulting Nandi Cain, Jr., a black man, during a jaywalking stop. Cain, who was legally using an unmarked crosswalk, has since filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city. Now, reporters are looking into why there are so few marked crosswalks in one of Sacramento's poorest areas.
April 27, 2017
