Why do so many Americans die while walking? To find out, I spoke with University of New Mexico’s Nick Ferenchak, who leads the only US research center focused specifically on pedestrians and cyclists. TL;DR: Fast urban roads are a huge factor, and car bloat amplifies risk.

The human costs of the pedestrian death crisis are unacceptable even as deaths begin to fall. And the financial costs aren't any better. usa.streetsblog.org/2026/04/06/t...

Some success stories in this data from @ghsahq.bsky.social on pedestrian deaths. California, Maryland deaths ⬇️ sharply, around 30%. Hawaii ⬆️ more than 50% www.ghsa.org/resource-hub...

More positive momentum for roadway safety: GHSA is reporting a significant decline in pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2025. A number of factors are contributing to this progress, including renewed support for law enforcement from our federal partners as part of a comprehensive approach.

New podcast episode out now! I sat down with the CEO of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for a conversation that’s fun, thoughtful, and a little surprising. We talk leadership, navigating tech skeptics, and even get into Mel Robbins’ “Let Them” theory.

Too many safety advocates seem to celebrate bumps in the AV rollout. Yes, hold these companies accountable but also celebrate success. Safety depends on it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/av-tec...

The Let Them Theory? Yes, absolutely, but when it comes to roadway safety, don't forget Let Me. www.youtube.com/shorts/AnpNM...

The @ghsahq.bsky.social had a productive, collaborative and solutions-focused Executive Board meeting this week that brought together state roadway safety leaders and eager partners who want to work together to save lives on our roads. Here are some highlights: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZQ4dT...

Tech embracer Rick Birt with BusPatrol meets reality checker @davidzipper.bsky.social on “The Intersection," hosted by GHSA CEO @jraindc.bsky.social. Despite their differences, there's one key emerging tech all three agree on. What is it? Listen to the full episode! ▶️ https://youtu.be/zjAQoP9W3Ps

3️⃣ of the biggest worries on our roads: 🍸 Drunk drivers 📱 Distracted drivers ⚡ Super speeders Leah Shahum with @visionzeronet.bsky.social has an idea for addressing all three. Hear her explain on the latest episode of “The Intersection," hosted by GHSA CEO @jraindc.bsky.social.

🚦It’s time to meet us at “The Intersection,” a new safety-focused videocast & podcast hosted by me! . 🎙️ Helping kick things off, @Lynda_Tran & Nicole Nason talk about transportation, safety & Washington www.youtube.com/watch?v=urGv...

If someone gets cited for driving >100mph, why *wouldn't* you want tech to prevent them from doing it again? That's the logic behind this new batch of state bills about Intelligent Speed Assist. It makes total sense.

Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/w...

"We owe it to our nation’s youth to do everything possible to keep them safe as they’re walking, biking and scooting... Empowering states to work directly with community groups can be a model to improve roadway safety for youth across the country.” www.ghsa.org/news/keeping... @ghsahq.bsky.social

holy shit. families for safe streets just passed the nation’s first law requiring repeat reckless drivers get automated speed limiters installed on their cars. (real quick, let’s talk about why this is a game changer…)

wapo.st/41ZHQ6G Exciting news for roadway safety!

This is interesting on a number of levels. While I don't agree with every point, as it relates to the behavioral highway safety programs, NHTSA has overly-emphasized process over outcomes.

New pedestrian safety data: modest improvements since 2023, but deaths up 48% from a decade ago. www.ghsa.org/news/early-2...

Scott Bessent is confirmed as treasury secretary, giving the billionaire a key role in trying to extend Trump's tax cuts. Vote was 67-23: MD's two senators voted no, VA's voted yea. Fifth in line of presidential succession, Bessent is now the highest-ranking openly-gay person in American history.

Many of us are closely watching to see how things go with congestion pricing. Could it expand to other cities? www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/n...

This is far too serious of an issue to simply say, "We told you so." But, it's no surprise that with less traffic enforcement, we've seen a spike in traffic deaths since COVID. Enforcement must be part of a comprehensive approach to roadway safety. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/n...

This from @gregshill.bsky.social is absolutely on point. No high-income country has reduced road fatalities without significant levels of enforcement of laws. Pretending the US could do otherwise simply ignores the lessons from comparative policies www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Mainstream organizations like MADD, GHSA and the National Safety Council never bought into the anti-enforcement hysteria. Fair traffic enforcement is one of many strategies that will help us end traffic deaths in our lifetime.

Must read!!!

🚨 In @theatlantic.com today, I argue the safe streets movement has taken a weird turn. Under the banner Vision Zero, not only is there just one acceptable solution—costly road redesign—but reformers now dismiss the importance of enforcement. Expedient, but deadly. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...