One Hidden Reason Why Your State DOT Isn’t Building Protected Bike Lanes
Nov 21, 2024, 12:04 am By Kea Wilson
"Proven safety countermeasures" might sound like a wonky engineering term, but it could hold the key to unlocking money to save lives.Opinion: Why I’m Hopeful About Vision Zero, Even Post-Election
Nov 21, 2024, 12:01 am By Leah Shahum
"We all know that change is hard, especially at a time when the nation seems so divided. But keeping our loved ones safe is a universal goal."Thursday’s Headlines Peek at What’s After Pete
Nov 21, 2024, 12:01 am By Blake Aued
The outgoing transportation secretary reflects on the Biden administration's legacy.Wednesday’s Headlines Stop Being Polite and Start Getting Real
Nov 20, 2024, 1:56 am By Blake Aued
Former "The Real World" cast member Sean Duffy is also a champion lumberjack. Will he take an axe to transit spending as Trump's transportation secretary?Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
Nov 20, 2024, 12:04 am By Kea Wilson
Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has sad he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It
Nov 20, 2024, 12:01 am By Anna Zivarts
And therein lies the problem with the autonomous vehicle revolution.‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
Nov 19, 2024, 3:00 pm By Gersh Kuntzman
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.Many State Transportation Emissions Rise As GOP Pols Don’t Want Us To the Data
Nov 19, 2024, 12:04 am By Kea Wilson
We are going in the wrong direction.Three Ways To Reimagine Streets for Kids
Nov 19, 2024, 12:01 am By Emily Stutts
A Brooklyn school teacher took a trip abroad to see how cities are rethinking streets for students — and took some great ideas home as a souvenir.Tuesday’s Headlines Remember
Nov 19, 2024, 12:01 am By Blake Aued
In cities all over the country, people gathered on Sunday to remember the thousands of people who've been killed in car crashes.What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Nov 18, 2024, 6:58 pm By John Greenfield
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.Car-Free Streets are Good For Business, Yet Another Report Shows
Nov 18, 2024, 12:04 am By Sophia Lebowitz“This just confirms the old saying, ‘Cars don’t spend money, people spend money,’” said one open street advocate.‘President Tariff’ is Back — and the Struggling Bike Industry is Nervous
Nov 18, 2024, 12:03 am By George Kevin Jordan
Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president may want to wring more money from importers.Monday’s Headlines Ponder Our Legacy
Nov 18, 2024, 12:01 am By Blake Aued
Mike Tyson may not believe in legacies, but state DOTs do. They've left their legacies in the form of all-but-uncrossable 12-lane stroads scarring cities.This Program Wants To Coach Cities Through Setting Safer Speed Limits
Nov 18, 2024, 12:01 am By Kea Wilson
Lowering speed limits — and backing them up with better infrastructure, enforcement and messaging — is one of the most effective things cities can do to save lives. A new program wants to help them navigate the inevitable challenges that come when they try.An Open Letter to the New U.S. Congress and the New Administration: It’s Time to Unite to Solve America’s Roadway Crisis
Nov 15, 2024, 1:00 pm By
"Just as we know the top factors causing roadway deaths, we also have the solutions to stem the traffic safety crisis. The key now is leadership – to act on this knowledge and put proven, life-saving tools in place."Friday’s Headlines Look Ahead to January
Nov 15, 2024, 1:02 am By Blake Aued
When Republicans take control in Washington, they will try to slash funding for transit, street safety and infrastructure. But reining in infrastructure spending may not be so bad for the climate.Friday Video: What Will It Take For Regulators to Finally Take Action on Underride Crashes?
Nov 15, 2024, 12:02 am By Streetsblog
This World Day of Remembrance, families of people who died in underride crashes are demanding answers about one of America's most overdue regulations: strong underride protections.Congestion Pricing is Back — But Why Did It Ever Go Anywhere in the First Place?
Nov 14, 2024, 9:30 pm By Dave Colon
The gridlock governor threw herself a celebratory press conference on Tuesday and tried to explain why this time she really did support the traffic toll.Sunday Is World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Nov 14, 2024, 7:54 pm By Melanie Curry
This weekend, people across the globe will observe World Day of Remembrance with vigils, silent bike rides, stories, and speeches urging leaders to do better on road safety.
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