World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will commemorate the 1.35 million people worldwide every year who die from road crashes with memorials, concerts, vigils, rallies, marches, bike rides and candle lighting ceremonies across the globe.
approach to roadway design that takes human error into account, first put into effect in Sweden in the 1990s. The goal is to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries.
Measures include: lowering speed limits, designing roadways to encourage safe walking, biking and transit, and a federal commitment toMore than 35 communities across the United States are organizing events at various times on Sunday, November 21, 2021, to urge changes to the nation’s transportation system.
“It is inexcusable that we have the tools and know-how to keep people safe but our elected leaders are neglecting to do so,” Amy Cohen, co-founder of, whose 12-year-old son Sammy was hit and killed in NYC, said in a statement. “We know that lowering speeds and re-designing streets and leveraging proven safety technologies will prevent serious crashes. What we are demanding now is political will to start prioritizing safety above speed.” at 3 p.m.
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