More Passing Laws and Enforcement Resources


Disaster Relief Mobilization Study: Content for Report to Congress

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Summarizes the work and findings of the Disaster Relief Mobilization Study, authorized under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, in a report to Congress.
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Fair Warnings: Recommendations to Promote Equity in Speed Safety Camera Programs

Source: Vision Zero Network
Introduces a new resource highlighting how speed cameras can serve as an alternative to traditional enforcement when thoughtfully planned, implemented, and monitored with a focus on equity. Provides a summary and details on a January 28 webinar.
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The Effect of High-Visibility Enforcement on Driver Compliance with Pedestrian Right-of-Way Laws: 4-Year Follow-Up

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Determines the extent of observed increases in motorist yielding nearly 4 years after the implementation of a high-visibility enforcement intervention program.
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Leveraging SS4A Funding to Right-Size Enforcement

Source: Vision Zero Network
Provides examples and guidance on using Safe Streets and Roads for All funding for equitable traffic enforcement.
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Taking On Traffic Laws: A How-To Guide for Decriminalizing Mobility

Source: Safe Routes Partnership and BikeWalkKC!
Guides advocates in revising traffic laws concerning walking and bicycling.
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Actions for Decriminalizing Transportation and Movement: A Vision for Antiracist Approaches to Safety

Source: Transportation Equity Caucus
Proposes principles for equitable transportation to ensure safety for marginalized groups.
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Seven Proven Steps to Improve Safety for Walking, Biking, Rolling, and More

Source: CityLab
Lists proven Safe Systems approach steps to increase safety for people walking, biking, and rolling rather than blaming victims: decrease speed limits; focus on design; rewrite the MUTCD; prioritize the most dangerous street;
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Guide for Decriminalizing Mobility

Source: Safe Routes Partnership and BikeWalkKC
Introduces a new guide to help repeal and modify traffic laws related to walking and bicycling that lead to racialized enforcement of people walking and bicycling.
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Arrested Mobility Podcast

Source: Arrested Mobility
Explores why Black Americans and other people of color are disproportionately victims of overly aggressive police enforcement and brutality while walking, running, riding bicycles, taking public transit,
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Comprehensive Look at Bike Helmets

Source: Slate
Documents the history of bicycle helmets.
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