Ben Abramson

Articles by Ben Abramson

Why Rochester, New York, Is a Leading Example in Crash Response

After a fatal crash, Rochester citizens and officials got to work, identifying factors that contributed to the crash, updating street design policies to make streets safer, and establishing a Community Traffic Safety Team to address other dangerous factors before crashes occur.

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Why Rochester, New York, Is a Leading Example in Crash Response
Who Says We Need Walkable Cities? A Former Republican Presidential Candidate.

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Who Says We Need Walkable Cities? A Former Republican Presidential Candidate.
How to Daylight Your City’s Intersections (and Why It Matters)

Daylighting means removing visual obstructions in approaching intersections, so that users can better see and more safely cross each other’s paths. Here are 5 ways to do it cheaply and creatively in your city or town.

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How to Daylight Your City’s Intersections (and Why It Matters)