Pedestrian Safety

Highlights of SafeTREC at TRB Annual Meeting 2023

February 8, 2023
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

This year SafeTREC faculty, staff and graduate students joined transportation professionals from around the world for the Transportation Research Board 102nd Annual Meeting from January 8-12, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Our team had the opportunity to participate in various events, workshops and activities, connect with alum, and present some of our latest transportation safety research on the Safe System approach, automated vehicle safety, bicycle network connectivity, transportation equity, and more. Enjoy...

2022 California Active Transportation Bills Go into Effect

February 27, 2023
Submitted by Kristen Leckie
With the start of the new year, California saw a number of active transportation bills go into effect. You can find out what bills are now live below!

Photo of the front of the State Capitol in Sacramento, it's a white building with columns and a large dome in the middle of the roof with pine trees on either side of the building.

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Tragic trend in hit-and-run fatalities

February 15, 2023
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

On February 9, 2023, SafeTREC Researcher Julia Griswold discussed the tragic trend of hit-and-run fatalities for a CBS Sacramento news story about a hit-and-runVideo still of the NHTSA 2020 hit-and-run statistics in Modesto, California with correspondent Ashley Sharp. "It...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply for a Complete Streets Safety Assessment in your community by March 1, 2023

January 18, 2023
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

SafeTREC is offering free Complete Streets Safety Assessments (CSSAs) to 16 California communities, including cities, counties, and school campuses with a population of over 2,500 people. CSSAs are comprehensive transportation safety assessments that focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety. They help local agencies identify and implement traffic safety solutions that lead to improved safety for all users of California’s roadways.

The Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA)...

Evaluating the Safety Effects of Decriminalizing Jaywalking on California Streets

Evaluating the Safety Effects of Decriminalizing Jaywalking on California Streets
Research Lead

David Ragland
University of California, Berkeley

Funding Organization

University of California Institute of Transportation Studies

Problem Statement In October 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill (AB 1238) that would have decriminalized jaywalking by permitting pedestrians to cross in mid-block if there are no vehicles blocking the way. The bill was intended to reverse some of the discriminatory practices...

SafeTREC at the 2023 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting

December 12, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

UC Berkeley SafeTREC researchers, faculty and graduate students are excited to participate in the upcoming Transportation Research Board (TRB) 102nd Annual Meeting, held in person this year January 8–12, 2023 in Washington, D.C. Sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2023 meeting: Rejuvenation Out of Disruption: Envisioning a Transportation System for a Dynamic Future. The full 2023 program, including details on all sessions and workshops, is available now via the...

Bicycling On the Sidewalk: Managing Safety for All

December 12, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

Graphic of people walking, biking, and pushing a stroller on the sidewalk beside lanes of traffic with common safety issues for why people choose to bike on the sidewalk highlighted in text above

Too often, bicyclists feel forced to ride their bikes on the sidewalk to be safe. This is often illegal, and dangerous – not only for the bicyclists themselves – but also for pedestrians, people with disabilities,...

UC Berkeley SafeTREC Receives $5.1 Million in Grant Funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety

December 5, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson
SafeTREC logo in one line with "Berkeley" in dark blue and "SafeTREC" in gold California Office of Traffic Safety Logo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UCB SafeTREC Receives $5.1 Million in Grant Funding from the...

Apply now for a 2023 Complete Streets Safety Assessment in your community

October 24, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

SafeTREC is offering free Complete Streets Safety Assessments (CSSAs) to 16 California communities, including cities, counties, and school campuses with a population of over 2,500 people. CSSAs are comprehensive transportation safety assessments that focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety. They help local agencies identify and implement traffic safety solutions that lead to improved safety for all users of California’s roadways.

The Complete Streets Safety Assessment (CSSA)...

Join us for an upcoming Community Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Training in Hollywood, Fort Jones & Fillmore

August 15, 2022
Submitted by Lisa Peterson

Join program partners UC Berkeley SafeTREC and California Walks for an upcoming Community Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Training (CPBST) in the following communities:

Community Date Contact Information | Flyer Hollywood August 18, 2022 For assistance, call or email: Vane Fernandez, (562) 265-8522, vane@calwalks.org |...