Using big data to find the safest street design: NYC example

New York City has teamed up with a big data company to estimate which street designs result in fewer crashes. While the results have not been conclusive so far, certain interventions – such as wider and highly visible pedestrian islands- have been proven to significantly reduce pedestrian crashes. Linking these known street designs with predictive models and more data may be just what cities are looking for in their quest for Vision Zero goals. To see the full article click here.