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How Some Traffic Fines and Fees Can Make Our Roads More Dangerous
A new book explores why America's revenue-focused approach to traffic policing isn't making streets safer, while harming the vulnerable people who get caught in its trap.
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July 30, 2023
Colorado Program Fixes Broken Streetlights
A new Colorado program is seeking to curb crime by investing in safer, more accessible streets — and not just the crimes committed by drivers.
April 6, 2023
Bike/Walk Laws ‘Arrest’ the Mobility of Black Americans: Study
Black pedestrians, bicyclists and micromobility users are subjected to a far wider array of dangerous laws than many sustainable transportation advocates may realize, a new report finds — and repealing them alone is not enough to guarantee them the freedom of mobility they need and deserve.
March 27, 2023
Police Car Stops Alienate Communities and Lead to Violent Deaths Like Tyre Nichols’s
The killing of Tyre Nichols has raised new questions about the use and risks of a routine part of U.S. policing: the traffic stop.
February 21, 2023