Part street, part road, stroads create risky roadway conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. But why are stroads so dangerous, and how can we fix them? The answer starts with data.
Editorial TeamMarch 29, 2024
In a push for people-first transportation, vulnerable road users outside vehicles are starting to get more attention. But what is a vulnerable road user exactly, and can this safety classification actually save lives?
Editorial TeamMarch 19, 2024
By removing or repurposing lanes of traffic, a road diet can improve safety, cut emissions, and reduce traffic. See how they work, with real road diet examples and the data behind their success.
Editorial TeamFebruary 23, 2024
Ensuring roads are safe for all modes of travel starts with smarter infrastructure choices. Here are some of the key safety tactics for each mode and how data helps implement them effectively.
Editorial TeamNovember 29, 2023
To improve road safety, traffic calming measures reduce vehicle speeds and encourage responsible driving. Here's how they work and the mobility data behind their success.
Editorial TeamNovember 13, 2023
In Oakland, CA, 2023 plans for Grand Ave. prioritize traffic flow over road safety, but big data analysis could support alternatives that balance both.
Hunter IrvinSeptember 5, 2023
Complete Streets policies promote safe and equitable outcomes for all road users. Here’s how they do it, and how digital traffic data makes them more effective.
Editorial TeamMarch 17, 2023
A new report using StreetLight Metrics shows where fatal pedestrian accidents are most common.
Editorial TeamJuly 26, 2022
Connected vehicle data includes “near miss” indicators including harsh braking, harsh acceleration, and hard cornering. Combining that with transportation metrics offers fresh insights on vehicle safety.
Thomas GroganJune 1, 2021
See how to target the highest-exposure areas for bike safety improvements. This type of analysis can help cities and states invest wisely in bicycle safety through infrastructure planning that has the most impact.
Editorial TeamMay 26, 2021
