vision zero
Last Week: Drivers Seriously Injured Five People Walking and Killed a Sixth — Victor Barela
Between May 20 and May 26, drivers killed one person walking, Victor Barela, and injured five others on Denver streets. One motorcyclist and one driver also suffered life-changing injuries.
May 30, 2018
A Denver Lawyer Made a More Up-to-Date Crash Map Than the City’s Official Version
Unlike other Vision Zero cities, Denver doesn't have an official, current crash map that lets the public see where and how often drivers are crashing into people walking, biking, riding motorcycles, and driving. So attorney Scott O'Sullivan had one made.
May 29, 2018
Denver’s Culture of Acceptance When It Comes to Traffic Violence
Even when people make mistakes, they shouldn't have to pay with their lives
May 24, 2018
Wednesday: Join the Ride and Walk of Silence to Remember Victims of Traffic Violence
The location of the ceremony is significant. It's a stone's throw from Federal Boulevard, Denver's deadliest street.
May 10, 2018
Last Week: 461 Crashes, One Person Killed, Four Life-Changing Injuries on Denver Streets
Between April 28 and May 4, one person walking and three people driving were injured in traffic collisions on Denver streets. One person on a motorcycle was killed.
May 7, 2018
Last Week: 444 Crashes, One Death, Four Life-Changing Injuries on Denver’s Streets
Between April 21 and April 27, one person walking, one person riding a motorcycle, and two people in cars were seriously injured in traffic collisions on Denver streets. One motorist was killed.
April 30, 2018
Last Week: 508 Car Crashes, Six Life-Changing Injuries on Denver’s Streets
To track the extent of crashes and injuries, Streetsblog is launching a weekly traffic violence report.
April 23, 2018
Changing How Denver Views Traffic Violence Through Art
Vision Zero street art may not literally save someone's life, but it has a role to play in the quest to end traffic deaths.
April 20, 2018
Use These Maps to Advocate for Street Safety Fixes in Your Neighborhood
They're a bit clunky, but they'll make the case for calming traffic on your street.
March 9, 2018
Colorado Traffic Deaths Rise Again, and Again Colorado DOT Tries to Deflect Blame
CDOT boss Michael Lewis said traffic deaths are mostly a matter of individual responsibility and "education," not the design of transportation systems, but that runs counter to everything we know about places with safe streets.
February 1, 2018