Why are traffic deaths on the rise in LA?

Los Angeles has seen increases in traffic accidents, as well as cyclist and pedestrian deaths. Meanwhile, police are giving out fewer speeding tickets. That’s despite the mayor’s Vision Zero initiative to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2025.

Photo: Los Angeles traffic (Courtesy of Núria)

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy