Vision Zero in Urban America: Road Safety as a Social Equity Issue | Ep. 3

Road Safety @ Rush Hour

English - March 18, 2020 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB
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Leah Shahum, Founder and Executive Director of Vision Zero Network, explores Vision Zero efforts taking place in New York City and how collaborative initiatives have resulted in declines in traffic fatalities.

Bryan and Leah explore the idea of roadway safety as a social equity issue. In the age of gentrification in urban environments, how can roadway system designers and transportation officials ensure equity through transportation system design?

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