Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Vision Zero

D.C. Bike Advocate Killed by Driver

By Kea Wilson | Apr 13, 2021 | No Comments

Grieving friends of a D.C. cyclist who was killed by a driver are fighting for his death to become a catalyst for safe street reforms in the capital and nationwide — just like he would have wanted.

Will NY Get a 'Crash Victim Bill of Rights'?

By Eve Kessler | Apr 9, 2021 | No Comments

Drive includes measures on reckless drivers, speed limits, speed cameras, alcohol-impaired driving, and driver education.

Chicago Seeks to Remove "Accidents" From Muni Code

By John Greenfield | Apr 5, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Image: Gage Skidmore via Creative Commons

Five Questions About Biden’s Infrastructure Package

By Kea Wilson | Mar 31, 2021 | No Comments

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.

Mass. Bike Light Legislation Renews Policing Debate

By Christian MilNeil | Mar 19, 2021 | No Comments

"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."

How to Build a Cheap Homemade Speed Camera

By Christian MilNeil | Feb 26, 2021 | No Comments

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

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