In advance of the DC Council’s final vote on the Vision Zero Omnibus bill this Tuesday, September 22, we are proud to… Read more DC can make its streets safer for everyone
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Black Lives Matter
DC Families for Safe Streets is committed to the principle that Black Lives Matter and the long fight to eradicate… Read more Black Lives Matter
Thank you for safer, slower streets
On Friday, May 29, Mayor Bowser announced to permanently lower the default speed limit on local roads to 20 miles… Read more Thank you for safer, slower streets
Successful Social Distancing Requires Safe Routes for People to Essential Services and Recreation
Dear Mayor Bowser, DC Council Members, and Director Marootian, DC Families for Safe Streets (DC-FSS) commends Mayor Bowser for issuing… Read more Successful Social Distancing Requires Safe Routes for People to Essential Services and Recreation
World Day of Remembrance 2019
On Sunday, November 17, 2019, people impacted by traffic violence and street safety advocates gathered in Washington, DC for the… Read more World Day of Remembrance 2019
Demand a plan to end the silence on traffic violence
Traffic violence is an epidemic which kills 40,000 people and injures 3 million every year in the United States. Families… Read more Demand a plan to end the silence on traffic violence
DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at DC Council hearing on traffic safety bills
Today, the DC Council held a public hearing on seven bills introduced this year: The Bicycle Advisory Council Expansion Amendment… Read more DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at DC Council hearing on traffic safety bills
Hearing scheduled for Vision Zero bills
This post was updated on September 26, 2019. On Thursday, October 24, 2019, Councilmember Mary M. Cheh, Chairperson of the… Read more Hearing scheduled for Vision Zero bills