Road Safety
Pedestrian Deaths Tick Down — But Rose 58 Percent in the Last Decade
Road fatalities fell by a meager 4 percent in the first half of 2023.
Opinion: How Vehicle-to-Everything Tech Can Protect Cyclists
The technology could enable cars and bikes to communicate and reduce collisions.
Denver Road Safety Advocates Call for Banning Right Turns on Red
The city could join others that have ended the practice, which contributes to the high number of pedestrian deaths.
Florida Is the Deadliest State for Cyclists
Seven of the 10 U.S. counties with the highest cyclist fatality rates are located in Florida, new analysis shows.
Seattle Mobility Advocates Say City Should Triple Transportation Levy
A measure set to go before voters in November will fund road safety and mobility projects, but advocates say a much bigger investment is required to meet the city’s needs.
Billboard Highlights LA’s Pedestrian Safety Crisis
According to road safety advocates, more pedestrians died on one Los Angeles street than in the entire state of Vermont in 2022.
California Issues Complete Streets Guidelines
The new guidelines are a start, but will local districts enforce them?
LA’s Mobility Plan Implementation Up to Voters
A measure on the local ballot in March could force the city to implement its own mobility plan, which city officials call “a guide, not a mandate.”
Study: Bike Infrastructure Makes Roads Safer for All
Higher cycling rates are associated with significantly lower traffic deaths.
USDOT Launches AI Initiative for Complete Streets
The agency will distribute $15 million for the development of AI applications that further safe transportation infrastructure.
Minnesota Advocates Propose Tools to Limit Road Salt Use
Winter-oriented road design can limit the amount of polluting chloride used on the state’s roads to mitigate winter conditions.
An Approach for Managing the Risks of Autonomous Cars
As ‘robotaxis’ and other autonomous vehicles make their way onto American streets, cities can take proactive steps to mitigate risks and balance the benefits and challenges of new technology.
A Long-Lost Federal Speed Limit Rule Would Save Thousands of Lives
After the federal government set maximum highway speed limits at 55 miles per hour, states spent decades undermining the rule.
Study Zeroes in on Dangers of Taller Vehicles
Taller hoods are a major contributor to crashes that kill pedestrians.
California Bill Would Require Speed Governors on Cars
The legislation would call for speed-limiting technology on cars made and sold in the state that would keep speeds to no more than 10 miles over the posted speed limit.
Tampa Road Safety Efforts Pay Off
The city’s Vision Zero initiative, bolstered by federal Safe Streets funds, has led to a significant drop in traffic deaths.
Busting a Common Myth About Speeding
Drivers sometimes defend speeding by arguing that it is safe as long as other drivers are also speeding. This argument only makes sense in the context of a limited-access highway.
Bringing Complete Streets to Rural Communities
With nearly half of U.S. road deaths occurring on rural roads, the Complete Streets approach offers a safer way forward, but few towns are taking it on.
Washington State Transportation Budget Must Weigh Megaprojects, Maintenance
Major infrastructure projects face ballooning costs, putting basic maintenance and safety upgrade projects on the back burner.
EV Manufacturers Looking to Lighten the Load
Carmakers are working on lighter-weight components that make cars safer and more efficient.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
