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‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.

November 20, 2024

Friday Bikeway Briefs: Ktown, Leimert Park, UCLA, USC, Highland Park, and Tarzana

Recent bike lanes on 43rd St, Westholme Ave, and Mesa Ave. Bike upgrades on First St and on Jefferson Blvd. Slow progress on Reseda Blvd displays city's meager HLA response.

November 12, 2024

America Walks Urges Support for Stronger Vehicle Safety Standards

NHTSA has proposed safety standards to redesign vehicles with dangerous front ends. But it doesn't do nearly enough to keep pedestrians safe, says America Walks

November 1, 2024

Westwood’s Broxton Avenue Pedestrian Plaza is Open

Broxton Plaza is now open, with additional People St features coming in November

October 29, 2024

Eyes on the Street: New Curb-Protected Bike Lanes at 26th and Broadway in Santa Monica

Bergamot area first-last mile bike/walk/bus upgrades are designed to improve access and safety for people using the Metro E Line 28th Street/Bergamot Station

October 28, 2024

Planned Fountain Avenue Bike Lanes Spark Division in West Hollywood Politics

Dueling rallies last week saw bike advocates face off against anti-bike-lane advocates

October 22, 2024

How Atlanta Passed Its Right-On-Red Ban

Atlantans can not turn right on red anymore — and could be a major step forward in making streets safer.

October 22, 2024

Mayor Bass Issues Directive Creating City Capital Infrastructure Plan

Executive Directive 9 is designed to reform the city's processes for improving and maintaining public infrastructure, including streets, parks, and other public spaces

October 21, 2024

From Challenge to Opportunity: Transforming Salt Lake City’s Wide Streets

Salt Lake City’s unusually large grid pattern of wide streets and square blocks poses a massive challenge to walkability and bikeability but represents a rare opportunity for planners.

October 18, 2024