pedestrian safety
These States Are Actually Aiming for More Pedestrians to Die on Their Roads This Year
Federal officials have long allowed states to set their own pedestrian safety targets — and even the deadliest are still choosing goals that would be an increase over previous years.
In Pursuit that Left Two Dead, Rookie Driver Officer Coached on Everything but Public Safety
How LAPD's lack of transparency around pursuits makes addressing safety more difficult
Congressional Watchdog Launches Probe Into Why Massive Cars Kill So Many Pedestrians and Cyclists
If NHTSA won't get to the bottom of the megacar crisis on their own, the investigative arm of congress will.
Cities Block Off Streets for Rich Neighborhoods, Not for Bike/Walk Safety – Part 2
Cities know street closures work to divert and calm car traffic, they shouldn't be shy about using diverters/closures for prioritizing the safety and convenience of people getting around on foot and on bike
Legislative Update: Bike Lanes at the Coast, VMT in Rural Areas
Are VMT measures hurting rural areas? Or do they give us a better idea of which projects are sprawl projects?
L.A. City Shares Update on Hollywood Blvd. Improvements
Protected bike lanes are coming to Hollywood Boulevard this summer
Three Unseen Harms of America’s Pedestrian Death Crisis
If 7,500+ dead pedestrians isn't enough to inspire change, maybe the ocean of injuries, grieving loved ones and lost opportunities can.
Eyes on the Street: Glendale’s Brand Boulevard Complete Streets Project
The north end of Glendale's iconic Brand Boulevard has new concrete-barrier protected bike lanes and brightly painted pedestrian curb extensions
Advocates Push for Safety Improvements in San Diego
"Fix the Fatal 15" calls attention to the fifteen most dangerous intersections in the city, and advocates offer inexpensive, practical solutions.
Friday Video: How to Make Places Safe For Non-Drivers After Dark
A top Paris pedestrian planner, a leading GIS professional, and Streetsblog's own Kea Wilson weigh in on the roots of America's nighttime road safety crisis, and the strategies that can help end it.
