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Feds Endorse a ‘Vision Zero’ Goal for America’s Deadly Roadways
For the first time in history, the United States Department of Transportation has committed to using every available resource to end roadway deaths.
January 27, 2022
Viral Video of W. Va. Reporter Struck by Pick-Up Driver on Live TV Should be a Watershed Moment
A horrifying car crash that aired on live TV shows how the U.S. media normalizes traffic violence, even as it happens in real time.
January 20, 2022
National Year In Review 2021: First, the Bad News…
It's time for our year-in-review. Let's get the bad news out of the way first.
December 23, 2021
Almost No One in Congress Has Signed Onto National ‘Vision Zero’ Pledge
"Honestly, this should be an easy first step," said one activist.
November 20, 2021
Four Ways ‘Automobility’ Shapes Our Lives — Besides Crashes and Climate
The violence of car culture extends far beyond the obvious outrages of car crashes, pollution, destroyed communities and structural racism, a fascinating new paper argues.
November 18, 2021
Grisly Texas Crash Raises Old Questions About Teen Drivers
Safe streets advocates in Texas are questioning the state driving age after an aggressive teenage motorist mowed down six cyclists this weekend — and others are wondering whether children really belong behind the wheel anywhere in America.
September 28, 2021
America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: Child Endangerment Edition
In a rational world, a product that's routinely involved in the deaths and serious injuries of thousands of children every year would be immediately pulled from the market...or at least, maybe kids wouldn't be featured in hundreds of ads.
September 22, 2021
OPINION: Muscle-Car Makers Market Mayhem
Dodge sells its Chargers with images of road recklessness and — whaddya know? — some Charger drivers copy the ads. It's time for the dangerous appeals to end.
August 16, 2021
BREAKING: National ‘Vision Zero’ Resolution Introduced
It's an important first step on a path toward more concrete policy change, advocates say.
July 28, 2021
