Saga Bengtsson

Joined: March 28, 2024
Articles: 4

Vision Zero

Nobody Is a Good Distracted Driver

Distracted driving: visual, manual, and cognitive distractions

Nobody is a good distracted driver April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the critical dangers of inattentiveness behind the wheel. Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reinforced this message through…

Saga Bengtsson
April 30, 2025

Active Transportation, Vision Zero

Re-evaluating the Safety of SUV’s and Trucks

Re-evaluating the Safety of SUV’s and Trucks In today’s world, the allure of supersized or oversized vehicles (large SUVs and big trucks) sometimes stems from a perceived sense of safety. Yet, as we delve deeper into the data, an unexpected…

Saga Bengtsson
August 2, 2024

Transit & Wayfinding, Uncategorized

Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends

Riding Through Change: LA’s Post-COVID Transit Trends How LA Metro increased productivity and efficiency during a decline in ridership In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, public transit systems worldwide face unprecedented challenges with reduced ridership and changing commuter behavior.…

Saga Bengtsson
June 12, 2024

Active Transportation, Transit & Wayfinding, Vision Zero

Keeping Cool: The Power of Urban Trees

As average temperatures in many US cities continue to climb and debilitating heat events become more frequent, the importance of green spaces and shade in urban environments has become increasingly evident. National Heatstroke Prevention Day, observed earlier this month on May 1st, serves as a crucial reminder of the risks posed by excessive heat, particularly in densely populated cities like Los Angeles. To help mitigate these effects, one of the rays of hope we’d like to draw attention to is urban trees and shade.

Saga Bengtsson
May 7, 2024