Smart Streets is a new website at Yale to promote safety on New Haven streets. As an avid cyclist, I have often feared for my safety as I ride the New Haven roads. But this website beautifully narrates city ordinances, safety regulations, and common courtesies for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
As a designer, I also appreciate how the website incorporates the language of road signs and then applies these stark visuals in an interactive way.
Be sure to take the quiz. I learned that all cars must stay at least 3 feet away from bicyclists on the road (including side mirrors) and that there is a $75 fee issued for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk (but there’s a $100 fee for talking on your cell phone or texting while driving a car).
