Many people want motorists who commit road-based offenses to pay the consequences for it. But in a country as car-dominated as the United States, punishment of bad drivers is often very light or not at all. What are the best ways to reduce incidents of serious and deadly driving offenses, and to appropriately punish drivers when they do harm and break laws? Dave Amos of City Beautiful dives into the thorny issue of punishing bad drivers and the many challenges that stem from relative impunity (and car dependence) that exists today.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.
