Current Affairs: The Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America
CurrentAffairs.org has a thought provoking interview with urban planner Angie Schmitt. Schmitt, who recently authored the book, Right of...
InjuryOregon FAQ: Reporting "Dangerous Drivers"
Head to the general personal injury blog to see a guide for reporting dangerous drivers in Oregon. We've also created an infographic to...
KGW: Neighbors call for changes to stretch of Beaverton road where man was killed
KGW.com reports on a tragic hit-and-run crash on SW Barrows Road, which is leading to neighbors demanding change. Michael Frainey was...
Penn Live: Tesla recalls almost 600,000 cars because boombox may obscure pedestrian warning sounds
PennLive.com reports on a Tesla recall involving pedestrian safety: Tesla is recalling 594,717 vehicles because the boombox function that...
Route Fifty: On Streets With Pavement Art, Study Finds Drop in Crashes
Route-fifty.com reports on encouraging results from a study by Bloomberg Philanthropies. The "Asphalt Art Safety Study" found that...
KTVZ: Traffic safety crisis marked by spike in hit-and-run deaths
KTVZ.com reports on America's growing "traffic safety crisis." From the article: "Hit-and-run deaths have grown steadily in the last 15...
Mental Floss: Does Pushing the Button at a Crosswalk Actually Do Anything?
Mental Floss is asking the "big questions": Does Pushing the Button at a Crosswalk Actually Do Anything? Find out the answer and read the...
Willamette Week: One of Portland’s Most Dangerous Intersections Finally Gets a Traffic Camera
Willamette Week reports on the installation of a traffic camera at the intersection of SE Stark and 122nd. From the article: "The city of...
StreetsblogUSA: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
Streetsblog USA reports on a troubling new study by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety about the design of popular SUVs and...
arstechnica.com - Blindspots on SUVs, vans, and pickups are bad for pedestrian health
From arstechnica.com: "It's a dangerous time to be on American roads, and that's especially true if you're on foot. Pedestrian deaths on...
