Vision Zero Archives — Page 11 of 19

LaSpata’s ordinance would remove reference to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code

It's common to refer to serious crashes as "accidents," implying they're unavoidable, when it's actually possible to reduce crashes through better roadway design and public policy.

John Greenfield

April 5, 2021

LaSpata’s ordinance would remove reference to traffic “accidents” from Municipal Code

Bicycle Infrastructure

Five Questions About Biden’s Infrastructure Package

President Biden revealed new details about his transformative new infrastructure package today, but sustainable transportation advocates are already questioning how much it will actually transform our national addiction to cars.

Kea Wilson

March 31, 2021

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Bicycling

Bike Light Legislation Renews Debate Over Policing’s Role In Traffic Safety

"There are concerns we have that this would be enforced through police interactions, and we know those to be inherently inequitable, and that they lead to more drastic incidents for people of color."

Christian MilNeil

March 19, 2021

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Boston

How to Build a Cheap Homemade Speed Camera

Most drivers in the North End go under 20 mph - but reckless speeding over 40 mph was distressingly common.

Christian MilNeil

February 26, 2021

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Vision Zero

Murder Charges Filed for Racist ‘Road Rage’ Killing in Belmont

“He wanted to be the best dad he could be to Eli, and he never wanted to miss a day of Eli’s life. And somebody took that from him. Somebody took that from my son. Somebody took that from me.”

Christian MilNeil

January 25, 2021

Autonomous cars

Five Highlights from Pete Buttigieg’s Confirmation Hearing

The Secretary of Transportation nominee, Pete Buttigieg, used his confirmation hearing to reaffirm his support for mass transit and complete streets.

Kea Wilson

January 21, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Carnage

Street Safety Groups to President Biden: Commit to a Federal Vision Zero Plan

"For decades ... we have lacked the leadership to make roadway safety a national priority in the United States," says the letter, which is signed by groups including New York's own Families for Safe Streets.

Gersh Kuntzman

January 21, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Pedestrian safety

Andrew Yang Rides The Bus … And Then Sort of Throws Pedestrians Under One

Andrew Yang kicked off his mayoral campaign on Thursday with a four-borough transit-only tour, but along the way suggested pedestrians better stay out of some streets in a Yang administration.

Dave Colon

January 15, 2021

Streetsblog NYC |Car crashes

Poll: Too Many Are Skeptical of Vision Zero

A Transportation Alternatives survey finds little knowledge or recognition of Vision Zero as the city's road carnage rises.

Eve Kessler

January 13, 2021

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Equity

Data: Road Violence Affects Black Neighborhoods More

Of the 210 fatal car crashes in Massachusetts where a driver killed a bike rider or pedestrian between 2018 and 2020, a quarter of those killings occurred in neighborhoods where the Black population makes up a higher-than-average proportion of the population.

Christian MilNeil

January 12, 2021

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