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San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Will cameras actually curb speeding in L.A.? San Francisco offers a clue

Speed cameras in San Francisco reduced excessive speeding by nearly 80%, indicating potential success for similar technology in Los Angeles.
San Francisco
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Will cameras actually curb speeding in L.A.? San Francisco offers a clue

Speed cameras in San Francisco reduced excessive speeding by nearly 80%, indicating potential success for similar technology in Los Angeles.
#autonomous-vehicles
fromFuturism
4 days ago
Cars

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

fromFuturism
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Waymo Has a Bike Lane Problem

Autonomous vehicles are only as safe as their programming, with incidents highlighting their dangerous interactions with bike lanes.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago
California

Driverless cars can now get citations; autonomous trucks get testing green light in new CA DMV rules

California DMV implements new regulations for autonomous vehicles, allowing police to issue citations and restrict access during emergencies.
California
fromThe Verge
7 hours ago

Now California's cops can give tickets to driverless cars

Autonomous vehicles in California will face traffic tickets starting July 1st, allowing law enforcement to cite manufacturers for violations.
Cars
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Mowing Down Simulated Elephants Could Help Self-Driving Cars Prepare For the Chaos of Real Life Streets

New benchmark for testing self-driving cars introduces random scenarios to improve model robustness and address limitations in current training methods.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 hours ago

Driverless cars can now get citations; autonomous trucks get testing green light in new CA DMV rules

California DMV implements new regulations for autonomous vehicles, allowing police to issue citations and restrict access during emergencies.
#e-bikes
Environment
fromKqed
3 hours ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
California
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Police seeing an increase in e-bike violations

Palo Alto police report increased traffic law violations by student e-bike riders, prompting discussions on safety measures and education.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
Environment
fromKqed
3 hours ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
California
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Police seeing an increase in e-bike violations

Palo Alto police report increased traffic law violations by student e-bike riders, prompting discussions on safety measures and education.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Fare evasion: MTA boss Lieber defends European' model of enforcement, acknowledges pushback may happen' | amNewYork

MTA implements European-style fare enforcement to reduce bus fare evasion, with high compliance rates among riders.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Yellow box junction downsized after 2m fines

A recent ruling by London Tribunals ordered the council to cancel any penalty charge notices (PCNs) after adjudicators found the enforcement area to be 'disproportionately large' and 'fundamentally flawed'.
London politics
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

The End of Gas Pain? Oregon Launches Nation's First Road-User Charge - Streetsblog USA

Oregon's OReGO program transitions from pilot to statewide road-user charge for vehicles, addressing declining fuel tax revenues and evolving transportation funding needs.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
21 hours ago

Portland City Council Officially Adopts Transportation Utility Fee - Portland Mercury

Portland City Council approved a transportation utility fee to fund the transportation bureau, generating approximately $46 million annually starting January 2027.
Boston food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

These Are the Most Dangerous States for Summer Driving in the U.S., According to a New Study

71 percent of Americans plan to drive on their next vacation, with Mississippi identified as the most dangerous state for summer driving.
#nypd
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Staten Islanders: Save Us From 'Super Speeder Cop' - Streetsblog New York City

Residents are frustrated with NYPD Officer James Giovansanti's reckless driving, accumulating numerous speeding tickets without consequence.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 weeks ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Staten Islanders: Save Us From 'Super Speeder Cop' - Streetsblog New York City

Residents are frustrated with NYPD Officer James Giovansanti's reckless driving, accumulating numerous speeding tickets without consequence.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 weeks ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Driver dead after tractor-trailer rolls over on I-95 in Danvers

A tractor-trailer driver was killed Monday morning in a rollover crash on Interstate 95 on the North Shore, authorities said.
Boston
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

One Neighborhood, One Day, Three Kids Injured By Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Three pre-teens were injured in separate traffic incidents in South Williamsburg on Friday, all sustaining minor injuries and taken to Bellevue Hospital.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

100 bricks came 'raining down' after a truck took out a telecom line. So far, no one's taking responsibility | CBC News

Residents demand improved safety measures after repeated incidents of trucks damaging telecommunications lines and property.
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

The Week in Short Video: Sponsor Streetsblog L.A.'s Great Commuter Race! - Streetsblog California

The D Line Dash event is a train v. bike v. car race from Beverly Hills to Downtown Los Angeles, starting at La Cienega/Wilshire Station, coinciding with the Metro D Line Subway opening.
Los Angeles
London
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Car crashes through shop window in Dublin city centre

A car crashed through a window on James Joyce Street, prompting a response from firefighters to lift it out.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

San Mateo overhauls dangerous intersection to better protect pedestrians, cyclists

Safety improvements at a dangerous San Mateo intersection include protected bike lanes, new signals, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
21 hours ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

Speed-detection cameras in San Francisco are effective, except at one location with the highest number of tickets issued.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
San Francisco

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
21 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: One SoMa Spot Sees the Most Speed-Camera Tickets

Speed-detection cameras in San Francisco are effective, except at one location with the highest number of tickets issued.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
34 minutes ago

Attorney General Rob Bonta, Bay Area officials warn of dangerous misuse of e-bikes

Modified electric bicycles are exceeding legal speed limits, creating safety risks on streets and sidewalks.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Driverless taxi veers into London crime scene

A Waymo driverless taxi entered a police cordon in London, prompting an apology and an investigation into the incident.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Deaths involving two-wheeled devices have nearly doubled in NYC since 2025

NYC experiences a significant rise in fatal crashes involving motorcycles, scooters, and e-bikes, with deaths up nearly 86% compared to last year.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

London council scales back controversial yellow box after it raked in 2 million from motorists

Croydon Council modified the Addiscombe Road junction after fines of nearly 2 million were deemed unfair due to flawed enforcement areas.
#traffic-safety
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

City Officials Shrug at NYPD Cop's Reckless Driving As Advocates Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates demand action against repeat speeders, highlighting an NYPD officer's 547 traffic violations as a critical issue for public safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force - Streetsblog New York City

James Giovansanti, a NYPD officer, has received 187 traffic tickets in 2025, making him a significant danger to public safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

'Stop Super Speeders': Preventing The Next Fatal Crash Is Up To You - Streetsblog New York City

Implementing Intelligent Speed Assistance could significantly reduce traffic fatalities in New York City caused by speeding drivers.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
US politics

"Stop Super Speeders Act" Takes Aim at California's Most Dangerous Drivers - Streetsblog California

#traffic-violations
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Driverless Cars Will Start Getting Tickets In California Starting July 1

New regulations empower California officials to enforce traffic laws on driverless vehicles starting July 1, including ticketing and operational limits.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

DOT to cut driving lanes on Park Avenue to allow more green space, pedestrian safety

The city is redesigning Park Avenue to enhance public space with more greenery, seating, and amenities while reducing vehicle lanes.
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 weeks ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 weeks ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
fromFast Company
1 week ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
#california-highway-patrol
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Check your mirrors: CHP announces 1-day crackdown on speeding drivers

California Highway Patrol is enforcing speed limits to reduce serious crashes and fatalities on roads.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

CHP cracking down on speeding with 24-hour statewide 'Maximum Enforcement Period'

California Highway Patrol's Maximum Enforcement Period targets speeding drivers to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Check your mirrors: CHP announces 1-day crackdown on speeding drivers

California Highway Patrol is enforcing speed limits to reduce serious crashes and fatalities on roads.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

CHP cracking down on speeding with 24-hour statewide 'Maximum Enforcement Period'

California Highway Patrol's Maximum Enforcement Period targets speeding drivers to reduce dangerous driving behaviors and improve road safety.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
3 weeks ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Revealed: the train stations where your car is most likely to be clamped

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.
UK news
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

That Widely Misrepresented E-Mobility Study Actually Reveals Need For Safer Streets, Not Hysteria - Streetsblog New York City

Safer street design is essential to reduce injuries from biking and electric micromobility, not restrictive laws.
London politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway

Paul Cook fought a parking ticket in Los Angeles for 16 months, inspired by Gandhi's teachings on righteousness and justice.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 weeks ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
fromPadailypost
3 weeks ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
#reckless-driving
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

S.F. Judge Decides Utterly Reckless Driving is Not a Serious Crime - Streetsblog San Francisco

Judge Chan's ruling allows Mary Fong Lau to avoid jail time despite causing a fatal accident, raising concerns about accountability for reckless driving.
New York City
fromYahoo News
1 month ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 month ago

These Are The Worst 'Super Speeders' In NYC, New Report Finds

New York City's top 10 reckless drivers received over 200 speeding tickets each in 2024, with the worst driver accumulating 259 tickets and over $60,000 in fines while remaining licensed.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Action urged over violence against transport staff

Nearly 10,500 cases of workplace violence against London transport staff were recorded annually, causing serious injuries including broken bones and noses, with many incidents unreported.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

DOT Re-Ups With Speed Camera Operator But Temp Tags Are Still Unticketable - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's speed cameras cannot issue fines to drivers with temporary tags because states don't provide registration information, costing the city tens of millions in lost revenue and compromising public safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC's worst Super Speeders': Safe streets advocates highlight dangers of reckless drivers in push for speed-limiting devices bill | amNewYork

New York City's 10 worst speeding offenders averaged 179 school-zone camera infractions each, with one driver receiving 259 tickets and 1,000 total since 2023, affecting 2.5 million residents.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Fremont records its third traffic fatality of the year

FREMONT - A 19-year-old San Jose man has died from injuries he suffered in a crash last week in Fremont, police said. A BMW M4 coupe and a tractor-trailer collided around 1:50 a.m. on Jan. 27 at the intersection of Auto Mall and Cushing parkways, according to the Fremont Police Department. The driver of the BMW and their passenger were taken to an area hospital.
California
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYC Plans 7,500 Fleet Vehicles With Speed Limiters

New York City is expanding intelligent speed assistance technology to 7,500 municipal vehicles after a pilot program demonstrated 99% speed limit compliance and 36% reduction in hard braking events.
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