Baltimore Families for Safe Streets confronts the preventable epidemic of traffic violence by advocating for life-saving changes and providing support to those who have been impacted by crashes.
Baltimore Families for Safe Streets is focused on three primary goals:
Empowering those affected by crashes through emotional support, advocacy training, and community building.
Channeling collective grief and trauma into action, ensuring that your voices/stories are powerful and make a difference as we lobby/demand safer roads together.
Advocating for evidence-based solutions like safe speeds, safer road designs, and safer vehicles, with the ultimate goal of achieving Vision Zero—where no loss of life to traffic violence is acceptable.
If you or a loved one has been impacted by a crash, contact our organizer at amril@baltimorefss.org
My name is Amril “Amery” Hamer and I am the new Organizer for Baltimore Families for Safe Streets.
As a former organizer at Transportation Alternatives working alongside Families for Safe Streets in the Bronx, I have witnessed the devastating impact traffic violence has on families and their community. My 'why' is to prevent others from experiencing a preventable tragedy. I'm here to help push for real solutions—like lower speed limits and Vision Zero designed streets—to build a safer future together.
I am eager to connect and learn from your experiences and insights. I believe that by working together, we can achieve substantial, life-saving changes in our community.
Attend a Gathering: We offer support gatherings and peer mentorship opportunities to connect with others who have been impacted.
Share Your Story: Your story is a powerful tool for change. I would be honored to hear it and explore how we can share it to advocate for specific changes in Baltimore.
Reach Out: Please feel free to email me directly at amril@baltimorefss.org with any questions, ideas, or just to say hello.
I look forward to working alongside you to make Baltimore's streets safer for everyone.