A new approach to road safety that relies on design and engineering principles—the "Safe System" approach—could lead to dramatic reductions in vehicle-related deaths and injuries if implemented in the ...

Deaths on roadways can’t be completely eliminated, but the goal of the Safe System approach is to have a more comprehensive way of looking at safer roads, safer cars, and safer drivers. “We ...

Jolted to action by local bicyclists and a federal grant, the Palo Alto City Council agreed on Monday to advance a “safe system” plan aimed at curbing collisions on city streets.