Why We Worry About the World’s Faster Roads

Decomposing development, researchers tell us that less road safety can constrain a middle income country’s economic growth.

Why We Want to Drive in Circles

As a national leader in building roundabouts, Carmel, Indiana is increasing road safety and diminishing pollution.

The Upside of Speeding Tickets

A city is getting a good return on its investment when speed cameras improve road safety and other services make residents’ life better.

Why Driving is Safer in Sweden

An economist might say that the optimal number of traffic fatalities depends on the cost of preventing them. Sweden disagrees. Compared to most other countries, Sweden’s road safety is tops: In the European Union, Sweden and Norway have the low…