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transportation2 years ago•6 min saved

US Cities Debate Banning Right Turn on Red to Reduce Pedestrian Deaths

The debate over banning the right-on-red driving rule in the US has sparked intense sentiments on both sides. Safety advocates argue that the practice contributes to a rise in accidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists, while opponents claim that blanket bans would not necessarily make streets safer. Some cities, including Washington, D.C., Ann Arbor, and San Francisco, have already implemented or considered right-on-red bans. Critics argue that such bans inconvenience motorists, slow down commuter buses and deliveries, and disproportionately penalize lower-income drivers. The debate highlights the need for evidence-based road infrastructure improvements to reduce accidents.

via Fox News|

#bicycle-safety #pedestrian-safety #public-opinion

transportation2 years ago•6 min saved

"Rising Pedestrian Fatalities Prompt Cities to Mull Banning Right Turns on Red"

As pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities continue to rise, cities across the United States are considering banning the practice of turning right on red. Washington, D.C. has already approved a ban that will take effect in 2025, while other cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver are also exploring similar measures. Safety advocates argue that banning right on red would improve road safety, but critics claim it would inconvenience motorists and slow down traffic. The debate highlights the need for comprehensive road infrastructure improvements to reduce accidents and protect vulnerable road users.

via WGHP FOX8 Greensboro|

#bicyclist-safety #pedestrian-safety #right-on-red

transportation2 years ago•6 min saved

"Pedestrian Safety Takes Priority as U.S. Cities Weigh Banning "Right on Red" Laws"

U.S. cities are considering banning "right on red" laws in response to a rise in pedestrian and bicyclist deaths. Washington, D.C. has already approved a ban that will take effect in 2025, while other cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver are also exploring similar measures. Advocates argue that banning right on red will improve safety, while opponents claim it will inconvenience motorists and slow down traffic. The U.S. is one of the few major countries that generally allows right turns on red, and the practice was initially implemented in the 1970s to address an energy crisis. However, critics argue that it is outdated and fails to consider the full consequences.

via CBS News|

#pedestrian-deaths #policy-changes #right-on-red

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"Reconsidering the Right-On-Red Policy: Is It Time for a Ban?"

The author recounts a personal experience of almost being hit by a car while legally crossing the street during a right turn on red. With pedestrian and cyclist deaths at a 40-year high, the author argues for a ban on right turns on red lights, at least in areas where pedestrians are likely to be present. The author highlights that right-on-red was only legalized in the US during the oil crisis, and studies have shown a significant increase in pedestrian and cyclist accidents since then. Several cities have already implemented bans on right-on-red, and studies have shown that it has minor impacts on traffic congestion while making intersections safer.

via Jalopnik|

#ban #pedestrian-safety #right-on-red