Why the U.S. Leads the Developed World on Traffic Deaths
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There are lots of reasons. But a new report makes one thing is clear: Our safety laws are much weaker than peer nations.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Speed
Death Toll Keeps Rising From Police Chases
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Police chases kill about one person every day. A third of victims are innocent bystanders. Most of the chases are in pursuit of non-violent offenders.
Study: Lowering the Speed Limit … Works To Reduce Speeding
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After Boston lowered its speed limit from 30 to 25 mph, the number of drivers exceeding 35 mph dropped 29 percent, according to a new study.
How Big Data Can Help Prevent Deaths By Speeding
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What if you could reliably pinpoint street segments all over the country where speeding traffic poses a constant threat to life and limb?
The NCUTCD Wants to Know How You Think Speed Limits Should Be Set
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The obscure but hugely influential committee is asking for direct feedback.
The ACLU’s Dangerous Windshield Bias
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The Iowa chapter of the ACLUÂ has joined a campaign to ban traffic enforcement cameras statewide.