Posts by Kea Wilson — Guest Contributor
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Why pedestrian deaths in the US hit a record high in 2021
Pedestrian death rates climbed to a 40-year high in 2021, but experts say the factors driving the surge in national traffic violence crisis emerged far earlier — and that policymakers urgently need to confront them. Keep reading…
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How asphalt art can protect vulnerable road users
In a new report, researchers analyzed crash rates and driver behavior, before and after traffic-calming art projects were added to the 17 US roads and intersections. Here’s what they discovered. Keep reading…
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Study: Black workers face longer commute times despite an uptick in car ownership
Despite decades of increases in car ownership, it still takes Black workers 22.4 minutes longer to get to work every week than their White counterparts, according to a new study. Keep reading…
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How the US could unhook itself from gas reliance
The International Energy Agency is urging government leaders to implement a raft of emergency strategies to ease pain at the pump by getting residents to pass on gasoline entirely. Keep reading…
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Drivers of large vehicles more likely to strike pedestrians when turning, study finds
SUVs and pick-up truck drivers are three to four times more likely to hit a pedestrian when they make a turn than the drivers of smaller cars, a new study finds. Researchers think it’s because of car design that increases blind spots. Keep reading…
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Proposed federal car safety rating updates wouldn’t address car size
New federal ratings for new cars would recommend various pedestrian safety features — but smaller car sizes wouldn’t be one of them. Keep reading…
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New federal law requires pedestrian safety measures — but only for some states
A slate of new guidelines will encourage all states to spend their federal safety dollars on protecting vulnerable road users, while requiring some to do it based on a new rule buried in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law— but some advocates say both the recommendations and the rule could be even stronger. Keep reading…
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European cities boosted cycling with pop-up bike lanes during the pandemic
A study found that European cities that installed pop-up bike lanes during the pandemic saw large increases in cycling. Could US cities do the same? Keep reading…
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Tesla’s self-driving car beta software has “assertive” setting that breaks common safety laws
Tesla’s new autonomous vehicle software that includes an “assertive” setting that will direct the car to tailgate other motorists, perform unsafe passing maneuvers, and roll through certain stops. Keep reading…
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A DC law could put cash back in the pocket of commuters who turn down parking benefits
A first-of-its-kind municipal law now requires many employers in Washington, DC to provide cash to workers who turn down their company-sponsored parking benefits. Keep reading…