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Vision Zero 2015: The Year of the Protected Only Phase signals (Split Phase)

Sweden is on its way to reaching zero road deaths per year. The Economist earlier this year took a look at the data: just three deaths per 100,000 people, compared to 5.5 in the European Union and 11.4 in the… Read more “Vision Zero 2015: The Year of the Protected Only Phase signals (Split Phase)”
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2014 was a game changer for pedestrians

Vision Zero: Mayor Di Blasio made good on his campaign promise to get serious on traffic injuries and fatalities. This year 22 bills were passed in the council to improve information, increase enforcement and increase penalties for careless drivers who… Read more “2014 was a game changer for pedestrians”