Road Safety
Discover how Europe’s car-free plazas and the Park(ing) Day movement are inspiring cities to reclaim urban spaces from cars, creating more vibrant public areas for residents and visitors alike.
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Discover why Kea Wilson advocates for more consequences, not punishment, for reckless drivers. This approach fosters road safety without perpetuating harm.
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Discover how America's obsession with big cars, SUVs, and trucks is leading to more fatalities on the road. Find out the hidden costs of oversized vehicles.
Video
I really enjoyed this new video from GCN on how car culture has brainwashed UK society. They offer some changes to encourage cycling and pedestrian safety. The issues and solutions apply equally if not more so to goings on in the US. "Moto-normativity" is my new favorite word.
Road Safety
Pedestrian deaths fell by 5.4% in 2023 but remain 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels. Learn about the factors contributing to this trend and what can be done to improve safety.
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Colorado is shifting from highway expansions to transit projects to cut emissions and reduce car dependency, setting a new standard for sustainable transportation.
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Discover why traffic engineer Wesley Marshall argues that road design, not driver error, is to blame for rising pedestrian and cyclist deaths in the US.
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Discover how roads are endangering both wildlife and humans, as they exacerbate the Sixth Extinction and pose significant risks to our health and environment.
Road Safety
Learn about the new NHTSA rule that mandates Automatic Emergency Braking in all new passenger cars and light trucks by 2029, aiming to drastically reduce road casualties.
Road Safety
A recent federal investigation highlights significant safety concerns with Tesla's Autopilot system, linking it to numerous fatal crashes and raising questions about its effectiveness and safety protocols.
Cycling
Explore how US cities are leading the way in cycling commutes and saving millions of kilograms of carbon, according to Strava's latest data.
Road Safety
Here's some uplifting information for cyclists, pedestrians, and advocates for child safety in the U.S.: Sales of full-size pickup trucks are seeing a decrease.