Tanya Mohn
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Tanya Mohn
@tanyamohn.bsky.social
I'm a New York-based journalist. My beats range from the visual arts and travel to road safety, sustainable transport, and cycling.
My latest for the International New York Times

She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly

#cycling #biking #mobility #sustainability #roadsafety #Netherlands

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
She’s on a Mission to Make the World More Bike-Friendly
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Collisions with trees are still among the most serious traffic crashes on rural roads, according to "Mobility in a Changing World."

#tech, #crash, #driverassistance, #roadsafety, #speed, #distraction, #blindspot, #cyclists, #pedestrianfriendly, #infrastructure #DEKRA
Even With Tech, Some Crash Scenarios Remain A Problem, New Report Says
Technological advances have made roads safer, but some types of crashes: collisions with trees, people, cyclists, and rear-enders, continue to pose significant hazards.
www.forbes.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:18 PM
My latest for The International New York Times:

#cycling #biking #roadsafety #sustainability #Netherlands
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
“The driver’s ability to see is a fundamental element of safety that hasn’t received enough attention."

#blindzone #safety #leftturn, #pedestrian #crash, #risk, #visibility #vehicledesign #automaker #InsuranceInstituteforHighwaySafety
Left-Turn Crashes With Walkers Linked To Big Blind Zones, Study Says
Vehicles with large driver-side blind zones are much more likely to strike crossing pedestrians while turning left than vehicles with small blind zones.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Today is World Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims. #WDoR2025
Events To Remember Road Traffic Victims Held Across U.S. And World
Events planned for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 16 highlight how slowing speed can save lives and the need for road safety reforms.
www.forbes.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
“On World Day of Remembrance, we call on our leaders to shake off their complacency and take action to prioritize safety over speed.”
#speed, #WorldDayofRemembrance #trafficvictim,#crashes, #roadsafety, #VisionZero, #safetycameras, #SafeSystem #IntelligentSpeedAssistance(ISA), #WHO #WorldHealthOrg
Slower Speeds Focus Of Global Events To Remember Road Traffic Victims
Events planned for World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 16 highlight how slowing speed can save lives and the need for road safety reforms.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“The fact that drivers continued to type and scroll in the wake of a law that made it illegal even to hold the device shows how hard it’s going to be to stop this behavior.”

#noholding’law, #cellphoneban, #handheld, #texting, #IIHS #roadsafety #enforcement, #crashrisk, #distracteddriving
‘No Holding’ Law In Arizona Curbs Calls, But Not Texts And Other Uses
After a ban on holding a cellphone while driving was passed in Arizona, handheld conversations decreased 26%, but drivers didn’t stop scrolling, swiping, or typing.
www.forbes.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“When everyone understands what ‘slow down, move over’ really means, we can make our roads safer for those who protect us every day.”

#moveoverlaws #firstresponder #AAAFoundationforTrafficSafety #speed #risk #police #enforcement #EMS #firefighter #towtruckoperator
‘Move Over’ Laws Help Keep First Responders Safe, But Aren’t Followed
Laws to require drivers to move over and slow down for emergency vehicles have been on the books for several decades, but enforcement is inconsistent and compliance low.
www.forbes.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Recent improvements in pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems are promising.”

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Tech To Protect Walkers At Night Is Getting Better, New Study Finds
Pedestrian automatic emergency braking systems have improved at detecting walkers at night. It's important, as more than 75 % of pedestrian fatalities occur after dark.
www.forbes.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
My latest for The New York Times: a dive into immigration history.

“It makes you respect the determination and the hardship and what was required.”

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/a...
Two Exhibitions Celebrate Chicago’s Latino Communities
www.nytimes.com
October 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM