US Streets are Dangerous. We Can Fix Them.

The video discusses the safety and design of American streets, focusing on Atlanta, GA. It highlights the higher risk faced by black pedestrians and the impact of car-centric urban planning. The historical role of highways in shaping cities and communities is examined, along with the influence of the Green Book on street design. Efforts to reclaim public spaces for pedestrians and cyclists in Atlanta are showcased, emphasizing the need for safer, community-oriented streets.

What is the rate at which black pedestrians are struck and killed by drivers compared to white pedestrians in the US?

• 50% higher

• 82% higher

• 60% higher

• 100% higher

What major infrastructure development in the 50s and 60s contributed to the division of communities in Atlanta?

• Construction of new schools

• Development of highways

• Building of shopping malls

• Expansion of public parks

What is the primary focus of the Green Book in terms of street design?

• Pedestrian safety

• Public transportation

• Highway design principles

• Environmental sustainability

What is the recommended lane width in the 2001 edition of the Green Book?

• 10 feet

• 11 feet

• 12 feet

• 9 feet

What is one of the main goals of the Peachtree Street demonstration project in Atlanta?

• To increase car traffic

• To create more public space for people

• To build more parking lots

• To reduce public transportation

What alteration was made to Peachtree Street to improve safety for pedestrians and bikers?

• Added more traffic lights

• Took a lane from cars and gave it to pedestrians and bikers

• Increased the speed limit

• Reduced the number of bus stops

What is the ultimate goal of reimagining public streets in Atlanta according to Sonia?

• To increase property values

• To make streets more car-friendly

• To reduce the number of cyclists

• To create spaces that all Atlantans can enjoy