"National Bicycle Safety Advocates Call for Citywide Ban on Right Turns at Red Lights"

Bicycle and safety advocates across the United States are calling for cities to ban right turns on red lights in order to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety. While some cities, such as Washington, D.C. and Ann Arbor, Michigan, have already implemented such bans, others like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver are considering similar measures. Advocates argue that allowing drivers to make right turns on red lights poses significant risks to pedestrians and cyclists, citing a rise in accidents causing injuries and fatalities. Critics, however, claim that blanket bans would not necessarily make streets safer and could inconvenience motorists and slow down traffic. The debate over right turns on red highlights the ongoing tension between prioritizing safety and accommodating different modes of transportation.