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The Tide is Turning on Right Turns on Red
The policy, which stems from the gas embargo of the 1970s, makes intersections more dangerous for pedestrians.
San Francisco Bans Right Turns on Red at 200 Intersections
More cities are reversing the 1970s policy due to its disproportionate involvement in pedestrian crashes.
Denver Road Safety Advocates Call for Banning Right Turns on Red
The city could join others that have ended the practice, which contributes to the high number of pedestrian deaths.
Indianapolis Right-Turn-on-Red Ban Faces Challenge
A state senator has introduced a bill that would reverse the Indianapolis law and prevent other Indiana cities from instituting similar bans.
San Francisco Moves to Ban Right Turns on Red
The policy is common in many countries, New York City, and other dense urban areas with high numbers of pedestrians and cyclists.
Right on Red: A Deadly Policy
Created in the 1970s to help boost gas mileage (with little proof that it had the desired effect), turning right on red creates dangerous situations for pedestrians and cyclists.
Seattle Transitions to No Right Turns on Red
Every new traffic light in the city will be required to install ‘No Turn on Red’ signs, a tactic shown to reduce collisions.
Banning Right Turns on Red Can Improve Road Safety
Taking a second look at the widespread, but dangerous, practice.
How Right Turns on Red Became the Norm
Born out of the oil crisis of the 1970s, the practice of turning right on red lights is a uniquely American—and uniquely dangerous—custom.
Ann Arbor Delays Right Turn on Red Ban, Citing Equity Concerns
The city council wants more information on how a ban on right turns on red would affect the city’s hourly workers and the details of its implementation.
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HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
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