Atlanta Families for Safe Streets: From Remembrance to Action
Atlanta Families for Safe Streets is a survivor- and family-led community working to prevent traffic violence and support people impacted by crashes.
If you or someone you love has been impacted by a crash, you are welcome here. Connect with others who understand, find support, honor loved ones, and turn lived experience into action for safer streets.
What We Do
Support
Find compassionate community, peer connections, healing gatherings, and referrals to resources for people impacted by traffic violence.
Advocacy
Survivor and family voices help shape efforts for safer streets, Vision Zero, and greater accountability for transportation safety.
Remembrance
We honor loved ones whose lives have been lost to traffic violence and come together each year on World Day of Remembrance to remember, reflect, and recommit to action.
Start Here
If you’ve been directly impacted by traffic violence, there’s a simple three-step process to connect with Atlanta Families for Safe Streets.
Talk with a support person
Start with a conversation with a Families for Safe Streets national support team member. They’ll explain available support services and help you understand how to connect with the Atlanta chapter.
Join Atlanta Families for Safe Streets
After your initial conversation, the national team will invite you to complete a short form to officially join the Atlanta chapter.
Access support and community
Once connected, join our local monthly meetings and access national resources, including a Peer Mentor Group and an extensive Resource Guide covering victims’ rights, legal and insurance systems, and more.
Our Work
Explore Atlanta Families for Safe Streets work below to learn more about the stories and data behind traffic violence in Atlanta and beyond.
No More Traffic Deaths in DeKalb County
Traffic deaths in DeKalb County increased 49% between 2019 and 2023. Atlanta Families for Safe Streets is calling on the county to commit to Vision Zero and redesign dangerous streets to help prevent future loss.
Maintenance That Makes Streets Safer
Streets are often repaved without adding safety improvements. We’re calling for crossings, bike facilities, and other safety upgrades to be incorporated when streets are resurfaced.