Kevin J. Krizek

Sep 3, 2024 | denverpost.com | Kevin J. Krizek

The Ride for Magnus last month was more than just a tribute; it was a wake-up call. While standing united in memory of Magnus White and reflecting on the statistics — two people killed on Colorado roads every day—one question loomed large: What actions would demonstrate solid public commitment to change current trends?

Jun 6, 2024 | brooklyneagle.com | Kevin J. Krizek |John Hersey

For the past century, the public and private sector appear to have agreed on one thing: the more parking, the better. As a result, cities were built up in ways that devoted valuable space to storing cars, did little to accommodate people who don’t own cars and forced developers to build expensive parking structures that increased the cost of living.

Apr 10, 2024 | boulderweekly.com | Kevin J. Krizek

By Kevin J. KrizekThe Boulder Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a quarterly lunch for roughly 60 people invested in transport safety. At the event, I experienced a profound sense of déjà vu, as I’ve attended similar gatherings around the U.S. for decades. Among the participants including transport professionals, elected officials and citizens, there is a recurring theme: Advocate for improved conveniences for walkers, transit users and cyclists.

Jan 11, 2024 | freethink.com | Kevin J. Krizek

Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years. But in the U.S. they’re becoming more common. Deaths in motor vehicle crashes rose more than 33% from 2011 to 2021. Since 2010, pedestrian deaths nationwide have climbed a shocking 77%, compared with a 25% increase in all other types of traffic fatalities. Light trucks injure pedestrians more severely than passenger cars in crashes, and the size of cars and trucks sold in the U.S. continues to swell.

Sep 11, 2023 | devicedaily.com | Kevin J. Krizek

Cars and trucks are getting bigger, and it’s causing a safety crisis on our streets  By Kevin J. Krizek—The Conversation August 04, 2023Deadly traffic incidents have declined in most developed countries in recent years. But in the U.S., they’re becoming more common. Deaths in motor vehicle crashes rose more than 33% from 2011 to 2021.