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Research: Permanent Daylight Savings Time Could Save Human and Animal Lives on Our Roads
Rolling back the clocks in November may give millions of Americans an extra hour of sleep — but it also costs human and animal lives on U.S. roads that could be saved by making daylight savings time permanent, a new study argues.
November 11, 2022
Can This Documentary Get Americans to Care About Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths?
A new documentary aims to tell the dramatic story of America's escalating pedestrian and cyclist death crisis — and hopefully, inspire non-advocates to get involved in the movement to end the epidemic.
August 25, 2022
The First Step to Ending Pedestrian Deaths? Tax Heavy Cars In Cities
Washington is the first city in the nation to propose a targeted charge by vehicle weight, but even that ambitious policy falls short of similar weight charges in other countries.
July 8, 2022
Why French and US Road Deaths Went In Dramatically Different Directions
Here's how American states and cities can look to the French example for approaches to improve road safety.
July 8, 2022
Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High
"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.
May 31, 2022
STUDY: Automatic Braking Doesn’t Work on Dark Streets
Automatic braking systems aren't reliable where more than one-third of all walking deaths happen.
February 6, 2022
Dear Joe: The Electric Hummer is Not the Future
An open letter to the American president that his constant cheerleading for electric mega-cars is not only a bad look, but bad policy.
November 21, 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
Four Ways to Keep Kids Safe From Traffic Violence This Halloween
Top health leaders are encouraging families to get outside and trick-or-treat for the first time since the pandemic began, but advocates are urging them not to ignore another public health threat that threatens kids every Halloween: traffic violence.
October 29, 2021
