Remembering Andrea Gonzalez
November 17, 2023
Gonzalez, a community leader and former BBSP team member, was killed by a driver while biking in Philadelphia.
Traffic Violence
Barriers to Bike and E-Scooter Use in Black Communities
March 28, 2023
The Arrested Mobility report is the result of an investigative survey of bicycle, pedestrian, and e-scooter policies across all 50 U.S. states.
Poor Infrastructure Is Holding Micromobility Back
October 7, 2022
New studies highlight significant barriers to bicycling, including a lack of protected bike lanes, poor bike design, and negative perceptions of bicyclists.
Bike Fatalities Are Worse For Black and Hispanic Americans
June 22, 2022
A new study highlights how Black riders are more than 4.5x as likely to die while riding a bike than white ones on a per-mile basis.
Disparities in Activity and Traffic Fatalities by Race/Ethnicity
June 7, 2022
Fatality rates per 100 million miles traveled are systemically higher for Black and Hispanic Americans for all modes — and notable higher for vulnerable modes like bicycling and walking.
Asphalt Art Safety Study
April 26, 2022
The analysis found significantly improved safety performance across a variety of measures during periods when asphalt art was installed.
Asphalt Art Can Save Lives
April 26, 2022
A new study found that installing road murals at intersections can cut down on crashes by a whopping 50%.
A How-To Guide For Decriminalizing Mobility
April 1, 2022
BikeWalkKC and Safe Routes to School have released a new publication designed for advocates that want to repeal and modify unsafe, racialized traffic laws.
Removing Enforcement from Transportation
April 28, 2021
A three-part series from the Transportation Equity Caucus dives into the history of enforcement, the current landscape and a vision for the future.
Angie Schmitt On Race, Class and Traffic Violence in America
January 27, 2021
The author of “Right of Way” discusses the silent epidemic surrounding pedestrian deaths in the U.S., fixes city planners can implement today, and what’s got her feeling good about the future of active transportation.