Bike Safety Debate: Why the ‘Dutch Reach’ Alone Falls Short, and What London Can Learn
A recent op-ed argues that the ‘Dutch reach’ is a misplaced focus for bike safety, urging instead for protected infrastructure and cultural…
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US road-safety debate raises accountability questions for London streets
A Streetsblog USA discussion on pedestrian deaths is not a London data story, but it highlights a live public-realm question for the…
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Tragic Deaths of Transportation Planners Spark Calls for Safer Streets in Chicago and Boston
The recent cycling fatalities of two dedicated transportation planners in Chicago and Boston have intensified demands for improved street safety infrastructure and…
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Pedestrian Fatalities See Decline, But Long-Term Trend Remains a Concern
While recent figures show a welcome drop in pedestrian deaths, a new report highlights a significant increase over the past decade, prompting…
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Vision Zero Progress Assessed in Boston Area Cities
Vision Zero Progress Assessed in Boston Area Cities
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San Francisco’s Howard Street Bike Lane Blocked Again During Major Event
Cyclists using a key protected bike lane on Howard Street in San Francisco were once again forced onto dangerous, unprotected streets due…
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Deadly Crash Highlights Urgent Need for Protected Bike Lanes in Seattle’s Rainier Valley
A recent fatal collision involving a teacher has reignited calls for safer cycling infrastructure in South Seattle, particularly along key corridors like…
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Bellevue Adopts Lower Speed Limits to Enhance Street Safety
The Washington city is reducing speed limits on 84% of its arterial roads with current limits of 30 mph or higher, aiming…
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Ann Arbor Adopts Systemic Approach to Road Safety Learning
The Michigan city's multidisciplinary Crash Response team is moving beyond individual blame to understand the complex factors contributing to traffic incidents, fostering…
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Jersey City Mayor Pledges 100 New Street Safety Measures to Speed Up Vision Zero Progress
New Jersey's Jersey City is set to implement a significant number of quick-build street safety improvements, aiming to enhance pedestrian and cyclist…
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