On Sunday, November 15, 2026, we stand in solidarity with communities across the U.S. for World Day of Remembrance for… Read more World Day of Remembrance 2026: Invest in Safety, Not Speed
Category: Advocacy
Upcoming events related to autonomous vehicles
The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026 (B26-0684) was recently introduced and is scheduled for a public hearing… Read more Upcoming events related to autonomous vehicles
Testimony from DC Families for Safe Streets for budget hearings on key traffic safety issues
The DC chapter of Families for Safe Streets submitted testimony for the FY27 budget hearings on key traffic safety issues.… Read more Testimony from DC Families for Safe Streets for budget hearings on key traffic safety issues
DC Families for Safe Streets testified at performance oversight hearings on key traffic safety issues
The DC chapter of Families for Safe Streets testified in February 2026 at three key performance oversight hearings held by… Read more DC Families for Safe Streets testified at performance oversight hearings on key traffic safety issues
Modernize Insurance Minimums in DC: Crash Victims Deserve Better
First introduced in 2024 by Chairman Phil Mendelson, the Motor Vehicle Insurance Modernization Act (Bill 26-0057, the Motor Vehicle Insurance… Read more Modernize Insurance Minimums in DC: Crash Victims Deserve Better
World Day of Remembrance 2025: Safe Speeds Saves Lives
Join us on November 16th for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims in DC as we honor the… Read more World Day of Remembrance 2025: Safe Speeds Saves Lives
DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at DMV Budget Oversight Hearing asking to fund the STEER Act
The DC chapter of Families for Safe Streets testified on June 16, 2025 at the DMV Budget Oversight Hearing held by the… Read more DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at DMV Budget Oversight Hearing asking to fund the STEER Act
It’s time to raise DC’s insurance minimums
For nearly 40 years, D.C.’s minimum auto insurance requirements have remained unchanged, leaving many crash victims unable to cover the… Read more It’s time to raise DC’s insurance minimums
Speed limiters for repeat offenders could have saved my daughter
This post from Mother Dana Williams was first published by Greater Greater Washington. With one phone call, my life as… Read more Speed limiters for repeat offenders could have saved my daughter
May 2024 events
The below events are specific to the DC chapter of Families for Safe Streets. See this listing for additional cross-country… Read more May 2024 events