Once known as one of Europe's most dangerous cities for drivers and pedestrians, Warsaw has seen a stunning reversal in traffic fatalities. The Polish capital reported just 29 deaths last year, compared to 314 in 1991, the worst year on record for road safety. Warsaw is now set to record its lowest death rate in decades, an achievement that can be attributed to the city's commitment to Vision Zero. Safety advocates laud local measures to upgrade crosswalks and national regulations that add harsher penalties for drivers who break the rules. But some say more needs to be done, Agnieszka Barteczko reports. Today on CityLab: In Warsaw, Falling Road Deaths Signal a Traffic Safety Turnaround — Linda Poon Istanbul Tries Free Public Transit to Help Job Seekers The Turkish city is the largest to invest in transportation in hopes of boosting employment. Muddling the Message Around 'Climate Havens' Why were flood-prone inland cities like Asheville touted as places safe from extreme weather? Mixed signals from state and federal authorities bear some of the blame. US Election Threats Cost Local Governments Millions in Security Local governments have been spending millions of dollars to increase protections for voters, poll workers, ballots and equipment. |
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