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World Day of Remembrance 2020

How to Remember, Support, Act in DC

Posted on November 12, 2020 by DC Families for Safe Streets

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is this Sunday, November 15, 2020. This year marks the 25th year… Read more How to Remember, Support, Act in DC

DC can make its streets safer for everyone

DC can make its streets safer for everyone

Posted on September 20, 2020September 21, 2020 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 26, 2020 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

Posted on June 1, 2020June 26, 2020 by DC Families for Safe 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

Posted on April 2, 2020July 1, 2020 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

A group of people stand in solidarity at Freedom Plaza for World Day of Remembrance 2019.

World Day of Remembrance 2019

Posted on November 19, 2019November 11, 2020 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

Posted on November 15, 2019November 14, 2019 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

Steering Committee Member Meredith, far right, testifying

DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at DC Council hearing on traffic safety bills

Posted on October 24, 2019November 14, 2019 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

Posted on September 7, 2019September 28, 2019 by DC Families for Safe Streets

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

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