Traditional thinking would say that making roads wider makes them safer. More space for drivers to breathe should make for fewer accidents, right? Actually, no. At least not for slower, urban roads ...

It’s a very dangerous time to be a pedestrian or cyclist in the US. Between 2010 to 2018, while most other countries experienced a decline in pedestrian deaths, the US saw fatality rates increase by ...

For years, civil engineers in the United States and elsewhere have been widening traffic lanes under the assumption that more room for vehicles leads to safer cities. However, a new study by ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tanya Mohn reports on road safety, sustainable transport, and cycling. Jan 31, 2025, 08:27pm EST Feb 07, 2025, 10:53am EST The ...

Dec. 29—Honolulu has released its 2023 "Complete Streets " progress report, which details finished and ongoing projects underway for people walking, biking and accessing transit on Oahu. Honolulu has ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The evidence is mounting that making streets more walkable, bikeable, and car-free is really good for ...