Click here to sign this change.org petition. In 2021, my 5-year-old daughter was hit and killed by a vehicle. Allison… Read more Dangerous cars are killing our children
Newly introduced legislation on dangerous driving
This post was last updated on September 18, 2023. Following the recent Council roundtable on traffic enforcement, Councilmembers Christina Henderson… Read more Newly introduced legislation on dangerous driving
July 2023 events
This page was updated on July 18 to include memorial events and the regional, in-person gathering. Memorial bike installation Wednesday,… Read more July 2023 events
June 2023 events
FSS Cross-Country Support Community Meeting: Journal Writing to Cope with Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7pm… Read more June 2023 events
DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at Council roundtable on traffic enforcement
The Council’s Committee on Transportation and the Environment held a public roundtable on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 on traffic enforcement… Read more DC Families for Safe Streets testifies at Council roundtable on traffic enforcement
WaPo highlights human cost of traffic violence
In her column, “Letting bad drivers stay on the road is costing D.C. more than money,” Washington Post columnist Theresa… Read more WaPo highlights human cost of traffic violence
DC-FSS joins event with Congressional Bike Caucus
DC-FSS members attended an event on May 11 hosted by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA). Speakers addressed the need… Read more DC-FSS joins event with Congressional Bike Caucus
Members of DC Families for Safe Streets meet with Councilmember Charles Allen
Members from DC-FSS steering committee met with Councilmember Charles Allen and other councilmembers and staff from the Committee on Transportation… Read more Members of DC Families for Safe Streets meet with Councilmember Charles Allen
Letter to urge action needed on reckless driving
DC Families for Safe Streets, in close partnership with Virginia Tech Professor Ryan Calder, sent a letter on May 8,… Read more Letter to urge action needed on reckless driving
WaPo Highlights Failures in Vision Zero Enforcement
Luz Lazo’s and Emily Davies’ reporting about DC’s failure to address drivers who have been repeatedly caught driving recklessly featured… Read more WaPo Highlights Failures in Vision Zero Enforcement