In the week leading up to World Day of Remembrance, visitors left written tributes, photos, poems, flowers, and candles on… Read more The World Day of Remembrance Wall at Union Station brought neighbors together
Category: News
Letter on September 13th Crash
DC-FSS, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, and Greater Greater Washington, sent the following letter to the Mayor’s office on September… Read more Letter on September 13th Crash
Share your story
Families for Safe Streets chapters in the Greater Washington, DC region invite you to share your story as a loved… Read more Share your story
How to Remember, Support, Act in DC
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
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
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