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Helsinki records zero traffic deaths for full year

(www.helsinkitimes.fi)
1163 points DaveZale | 2 comments | 30 Jul 25 16:08 UTC | HN request time: 0.555s | source
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mzmzmzm ◴[02 Aug 25 20:31 UTC] No.44771148[source]▶
At the same time NYC and Toronto, we are removing protected bike lanes. In North America the acceptable amount of lives per year to sacrifice for a little convenience for drivers is above zero, and apparently rising.
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lanfeust6 ◴[02 Aug 25 21:27 UTC] No.44771689[source]▶
Helsinki didn't achieve this with bike lanes.
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1. mitthrowaway2 ◴[03 Aug 25 03:14 UTC] No.44773778[source]▶
From the article:

> Cycling and walking infrastructure has been expanded in recent years, helping to separate vulnerable road users from motor traffic.

> Helsinki’s current traffic safety strategy runs from 2022 to 2026 and includes special measures to protect pedestrians, children, and cyclists.

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2. lanfeust6 ◴[03 Aug 25 20:23 UTC] No.44779446[source]▶
With no numbers offered. Lots of cities "expanded" cycling infrastructure but can't boast that level of safety. By far the strongest distinguising factor is the speed limit. That is a mere policy that doesnt cost taxpayers billions, it works, and therefore is politically viable.

"Special measures" is not just code for bike lanes either.