As motor vehicles have grown larger, with increases in distracted driving and speeding, more cyclists and pedestrians are being seriously injured and killed. Our roads are still largely designed to carry motor vehicles and are unsafe for all other users. ABC has joined with organizations locally and statewide for laws, policies and concrete changes to Stop the Mayhem and make our roadways safer for all. See below about how you can help!
2023 legislation campaign: spotlight on 25 mph bill
Safe Streets Act 2023 – write your legislators
Larger Vehicles Making are Making an Impact On Our Roads
Video – why we need the Safe Streets Act
Crash victim listing, capital region
In the News
Cars are increasingly deadly weapons – Times Union, Nov 22, 2022
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims – Times Union, Nov 19, 2022
Cyclist deaths on the rise; U.S. streets are the problem – NPR, May 25, 2022
Trucks & SUV’s vs. cyclists & pedestrians – The Week, Aug. 14, 2020
Ride of Silence 2022 – focus on Central Avenue
Commentary: what can be done about Central Ave. and similar roadways?
Ride of Silence 2022 – Times Union, May 28,2022
Central Avenue deaths: synopsis, 2001 to 2022
Archive: 2022 legislation campaign
Stop-the Mayhem campaign – overview
Albany Bicycle Coalition 