Vision Zero
Traffic Analysis Shows Newton Bikeway Project Reduced Car Traffic, Speeding, and Crashes
"Vehicle volumes on the corridor have decreased without evidence of cut throughs on local roads, speeds within the pilot area have reduced, and bicycle activity has increased," according to a City of Newton technical memo.
Traffic Enforcement Camera Bills Pick Up Speed on Beacon Hill
"We've seen a clear shift in driver behavior. Drivers are more aggressive, and there are more vehicles on the road," warns a Worcester police sergeant.
T Receives Additional Federal Funds to Eliminate Blind Spots On Buses
The Trump administration has formally approved only a small handful of grants under the Safe Streets for All program.
Trump’s U.S. DOT Is Rolling Back Safety Rules Meant to Protect the Public
In Trump’s second term, the agency opened 50 percent fewer investigations into vehicle safety defects, concluded 83 percent fewer enforcement cases against trucking and bus companies and started 58 percent fewer pipeline enforcement cases compared with the same period in the Biden administration.
For Cambridge Bike Safety, the Political is Personal
With year-round organizing, Cambridge Bike Safety helps bike-friendly candidates win local elections and advance their agenda for safer streets.
Boston Police Respond to Two Fatal Crashes Within 12 Hours
Both of the killings occurred on streets that City Hall had previously identified as high-risk areas in need of safety improvements.
Boston School Buses Won’t Have Automated Enforcement Cameras to Start the School Year
"The City of Boston will do everything in our power to make sure that every child is safe in our city," said Mayor Wu.
Families of Crash Victims Establish New Mass. Chapter of Families For Safe Streets
Massachusetts Families for Safe Streets will advocate for life-saving changes to streets and public policy while also offering support to families who have lost loved ones to roadway violence.
