familiesforsafestreets.org
Individuals who have lost loved ones or been injured in a crash confronting traffic violence through advocacy and support. #EndTrafficViolence
👤 Joined on 05 July 2023
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@safestreets.bsky.social@safestreets.bsky.social → @familiesforsafestreets.orgControlling speeds is not just a job for law enforcement, street design plays a key role and is the only permanent solution (absent universal ISA or AVs) Everyone deserve safe streets, depending on community complaints and advocacy before pursuing safer streets leads to and perpetuates inequities
Show PostThis morning, I joined street safety advocates, elected officials, and micromobility retailers to announce my new legislation with @sengonzalezny.bsky.social to ban the sale and false advertising of dangerous, illegal vehicles known as e-motos. Read more below 🧵
Show PostThe Mamdani administration is implementing Sammy’s Law through a patchwork of short, disconnected stretches, some as short as about 100 feet. @familiesforsafestreets.org is calling on the mayor to think bigger and lower speed limits across entire neighborhoods to save lives.
Show PostGood news for #StopSuperSpeeders @familiesforsafestreets.org "About 72% of drivers supported requiring those convicted of serious speeding offenses to use a device that prevents them from exceeding the posted speed limit."
Show Post"Most drivers perceived scrolling through social media (95%), texting/emailing (93%), or reading on a hand-held cell phone (91%) while driving as being extremely or very dangerous" but about 1/3rd report doing it - AAA Traffic Safety Culture Index aaafoundation.org/wp-content/u...
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