Cities Safer By Design

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Cities Safer by Design is a global reference guide to help cities save lives from traffic fatalities through improved street design and smart urban development.

Over 1.2 million people die in traffic crashes globally, mostly pedestrians, and that number is growing every year. This hands-on guide taps examples from cities worldwide and includes 34 different design elements to improve safety and quality of life.

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