#traffic-safety

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California
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Fire captain hit at crash scene in Contra Costa County; Vasco Road closed, then re-opens Friday afternoon

A Contra Costa County fire captain was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at a Vasco Road crash, sustaining a lower-extremity injury and hospitalized.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 days ago

The Children of New York City Deserve Universal Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City

Intro 1138 would require daylighting at every New York City intersection by moving parked vehicles away from crosswalks to improve sightlines and reduce collisions.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Report: Speed Camera Programs Working in San Francisco, Floundering in Bureaucracy in L.A. - Streetsblog California

Speed safety cameras in Bay Area cities reduce speeding; San Francisco saw a 72% average reduction while Los Angeles County cities lag implementation.
#daylighting
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

NYC's most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal daylighting' bill amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

NYC's most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal daylighting' bill amNewYork

Public health
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Which NYC intersections have had the most traffic deaths and injuries since 2022? amNewYork

118 intersections recorded five or more deaths or serious injuries since 2022; 12,261 New Yorkers were killed or seriously injured citywide since 2022.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism

An activist was arrested and cited while painting an unpermitted crosswalk in Westwood amid disputes over delayed city crosswalk installations and pedestrian safety.
#protected-bike-lanes
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Safe streets advocates renew call for Brooklyn protected bike lane after driver hits, critically injures e-bike rider amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Safe streets advocates renew call for Brooklyn protected bike lane after driver hits, critically injures e-bike rider amNewYork

California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Castro Street project to end vehicle traffic at Mountain View Caltrain tracks - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will eliminate vehicle crossings at Castro Street's Caltrain tracks, diverting cars to Shoreline Boulevard and upgrading bike and pedestrian crossings.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs - Streetsblog California

California awarded more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety grants to nearly 500 projects aiming to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Public health
fromFlowingData
1 week ago

Mapping the most dangerous intersections for pedestrians

Clusters of pedestrian deaths tripled from 2010 to 2023, concentrating in hundreds of deadly neighborhoods and road stretches, with increases strongest in several southern states.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Yellowstone National Park, According to a Local

Visitors to Yellowstone must respect nature, avoid risky behaviors, and drive cautiously to protect themselves, wildlife, and fragile geological features.
#oakland
#speed-cameras
#vision-zero
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
SF politics

Open Letter: Don't Wait for Another Tragedy to Make Streets Safer - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
SF politics

Open Letter: Don't Wait for Another Tragedy to Make Streets Safer - Streetsblog San Francisco

#hit-and-run
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
New York City

Staten Island driver charged in fatal hit-and-run takes offer from Brooklyn judge, case ongoing

fromMission Local
2 months ago
San Francisco

Man killed by speeding car in predawn Bernal Heights hit-and-run

A 30-year-old man, Binod Budhathoki, was killed in a Bernal Heights hit-and-run while returning from Dashain; the suspected speeding silver sedan has not been found.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Truck driver kills woman in Crown Heights hit-and-run * Brooklyn Paper

An eastbound truck struck and killed a woman in a Crown Heights crosswalk in an early-morning hit-and-run; investigation and footage pursuit are ongoing.
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
New York City

Staten Island driver charged in fatal hit-and-run takes offer from Brooklyn judge, case ongoing

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Letters: Walnut Creek bike path plan doesn't enhance safety

Over $6 million allocated to a redundant Treat Boulevard bike path threatens traffic safety; delaying Alameda County's Ethical Investment Policy contradicts mainstream Jewish human-rights views.
US news
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Meta's $27 Billion Datacenter Is Wreaking Havoc on a Louisiana Town

Meta's Hyperion data center construction is causing dramatic traffic increases, crashes, and safety hazards in nearby Holly Ridge, Louisiana.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Details emerge on 13-year-old killed in e-bike crash in Stoneham

Stoneham is mourning the death of a teenage boy who died following a crash into a car on an electric dirt bike on Friday, a tragedy that has pushed lawmakers to reconsider safety rules and regulations for the increasingly popular vehicles. A preliminary investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and Stoneham police shows that around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, a 73-year-old Toyota Corolla driver began making a left turn from Oak Street onto Royal Street when an electric dirt bike crashed into the car.
US news
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

It doesn't matter what time you leave:' 9.6 million holiday drivers to pack California roads

California will experience heavy Thanksgiving travel with millions driving, causing significant congestion; expect calm weather and prioritize patience, extra time, and careful planning.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland's Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and Winter Has Landed!

Portland experienced contentious City Council debates over detention center fees and algorithmic rental price-fixing alongside community memorials, cultural events, and local journalism features.
New York City
fromNewsday
3 weeks ago

Brooklyn driver who killed a mother and two children is sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison

A driver who raced through a red light killed a mother and two children and was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in state prison.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
3 weeks ago

Package Deliveries Increase Crashes, Pollution: Report

Increased last-mile deliveries in NYC correlate with more traffic crashes, worsened air quality, and concentrated impacts in Environmental Justice Areas, prompting stricter delivery regulation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Report: Traffic Injuries Increase Near Amazon Last-Mile Warehouses - Streetsblog New York City

Last-mile warehouses in New York City have caused large increases in truck-involved and injury-causing traffic crashes, worsening street safety, air quality, and worker injuries.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Permanent Paseo Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Paseo Park, the car-light 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was formally co-named and converted to permanent car-free plaza blocks, cutting crashes and expanding community space.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Major transit advocacy group unveils ambitious transportation agenda for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Transportation Alternatives urges Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to prioritize public transit, bike lanes, lower speed limits, daylighting, and expanded pedestrian spaces to achieve Vision Zero.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

AI-powered cameras mounted on cars and street sweepers are spotting road hazards and deciding what to fix first | Fortune

AI-equipped cameras and cellphone data increasingly help U.S. cities and states detect road hazards, prioritize repairs, and improve roadway safety and maintenance efficiency.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Gounardes showcases speed-limiting technology aimed at reining in super speeders * Brooklyn Paper

Require intelligent speed assistance installation for repeat speed offenders to limit vehicles to within 5 mph of speed limits, reducing reckless driving and saving lives.
#wrong-way-driving
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

SLAUGHTER: Wrong-Way Van Driver Kills Woman in West Village Crosswalk - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

SLAUGHTER: Wrong-Way Van Driver Kills Woman in West Village Crosswalk - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Slow 'Em Down Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The amended bill is such a no-brainer that it should even pass a brainless legislature; all it requires is for repeatedly and excessively reckless drivers to have their cars rendered unable to be driven recklessly. It doesn't take away the car; it doesn't suspend a license; it doesn't raise insurance fees. It just makes the car itself less able to a death machine.
New York Islanders
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Drivers Run Red Light, But Cops Ticket Cyclists at Dangerous Delancey Intersection - Streetsblog New York City

Drivers repeatedly run red lights at the Delancey–Clinton intersection near the Williamsburg Bridge, endangering pedestrians and cyclists while police enforcement misdirects toward cyclists.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued to be a political-protest for bikers' rights, but it's also a fun social ride that takes over the streets.
Social justice
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How State-Level ISA Bills Are Gaining Ground in a Polarized America - Streetsblog USA

It's no secret that the United States has a fatal love affair with speed. And our overly permissive relationship directly leads to over 11,000 deadly crashes on our roads every year. Hit by a vehicle going 20 mph, a pedestrian has an 18% chance of death or serious injury. Yet, hit at 40 mph, that same pedestrian suffers a 77% likelihood of death or serious injury. Every mile per hour counts when it comes to saving lives.
Public health
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Brooklyn business owners sue NYC over new court street bike lane

Court Street merchants sued NYC and DOT, claiming a new protected bike lane removed parking and lanes, harming traffic flow and local business sales.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

NYC buses catching cars block bus lanes will now fine drivers

If you've ever lingered by a bus lane in your car thinking "just one second," that second might now cost you up to $250. The MTA has quietly expanded its Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) program -those bus-mounted cameras that catch drivers blocking bus stops, double parking or cruising in bus-only lanes-and the buses themselves are now acting as ticketing agents.
New York City
Environment
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Cutting emissions, the roundabout way, in New Hampshire

Modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes, cut vehicle idling and fuel consumption, and significantly lower local air pollution, improving public safety and air quality.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

"I'm not anti-car, I'm anti-speed," explained Oakland DOT director Josh Rowan, at a SPUR talk Tuesday in Rockridge. The key, he said, to making a city inviting all comes down to how it feels to walk around, and it's a big deterrent when people don't feel safe crossing the street. "We have challenges in Oakland with reckless drivers, speeding... how do we scrub some of that speed off?"
East Bay real estate
California
fromcal.streetsblog.org
1 month ago

The Week in Short Video at SBCAL/SBLA - Streetsblog California

California lowered default school-zone speeds to 20 mph, allowed 15 mph near some schools, and expanded camera use to protect highway workers and intersections.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Commentary: The Horrifying Sound of Traffic Violence - Streetsblog San Francisco

A 21-year-old driver drove into and killed pedestrian Binod Budhathoki in Bernal Heights; police arrested and charged him with multiple felonies.
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Don't let speed kill the neighborhood

Most American city streets are designed to encourage driving at unsafe speeds, prioritizing vehicle throughput over pedestrian safety.
New York City
fromsilive
2 months ago

Near-miss collision caught on camera after Staten Island driver runs stop sign

A driver failed to fully stop at a Foch Avenue stop sign, nearly causing a T-bone collision with a Tesla but avoided impact.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Tesla investigated over self-driving cars driving on wrong side of road

US regulators are investigating Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system after reports of traffic violations, crashes, and safety risks affecting roughly 2.9 million vehicles.
Cars
fromwww.teslarati.com
2 months ago

NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over reports of FSD traffic violations

NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into nearly 2.9 million Teslas over FSD-linked potential traffic-safety violations including running red lights and wrong-direction lane changes.
#e-bike-crash
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.

New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Carroll Gardens residents say Court Street redesign is already causing issues

Reducing Court Street to one lane provokes residents' and business owners' protests over emergency access, deliveries, parking, and insufficient consultation despite safety-driven redesign.
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Woman killed by pair of men sharing an e-bike near Brooklyn Navy Yard

The bike lane along Flushing shares sidewalk space with pedestrians, who must cross paths with cyclists to reach a bus stop at North Elliot Place. The two men, ages 41 and 39, were taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police officials said neither of the men was arrested. Their e-bike remained at the scene of the crash, which remained under investigation.
New York City
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ford denies mayors' request to tweak instead of scrap speed camera program | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will ban automated speed cameras, rejecting mayors’ calls to modify the program and calling the cameras an ineffective cash grab.
#red-light-cameras
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
California

Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations - Streetsblog California

fromNBC New York
2 months ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman killed by driver running red light steps from her home

A woman, 75, walking through a Brooklyn intersection was run down by a driver running a red light, police said. The woman was crossing the street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night next to Sunset Park when she was struck, according to the police department. Officials said the woman was crossing at 7th Avenue and 41st Street. The driver of the SUV ran a "steady red light" and did not stick around after striking the woman, police said.
Brooklyn
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Teen on modified e-bike charged after getting hit by vehicle in Milford

On [Tuesday], we responded to another example of the perils of riding an E-Bike and lack of safety awareness by riders. The juvenile operator of the e-bike has been charged with numerous infractions,
Cars
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

Secret to a long life': Bay Area cyclist, 94, remembered after fatal crash

Fernando Velazquez, 94, was stopped on the shoulder just south of Shiloh Road when the driver of a northbound Range Rover veered off the road and struck him, California Highway Patrol Officer David deRutte said. Velazquez was taken to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where he later died. Velazquez rode his tricycle every day, joking it was his secret to a long life, according to a GoFundMe set up to cover funeral expenses.
California
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

West Side Pols Call on Trump Administration to Stop Illegally Blocking 10th Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

DEA is illegally blocking one block of the 10th Avenue protected bike lane, creating a dangerous gap that forces cyclists into vehicular traffic.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

More Transit Means Safer Streets - Streetsblog USA

Public transit must be treated as core safety infrastructure to reduce traffic deaths, because driving poses far higher crash and violent-risk rates.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The iconic Beverly Hills palm tree streets have a tourist problem

The man stood in the middle of the road in decadent Beverly Hills, gawking at one of those only-in-L.A. streetscapes. He was looking at a row of palm trees in linear formation, like soldiers awaiting inspection, lining the road as far as the eye could see. Alongside the Spanish colonial homes, the scene is a picturesque look into wealth, opulence and superfluity that only a select few Angelenos can afford.
LA real estate
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Parents of 4-year-old boy killed in Burlingame crash share message he left behind

Four-year-old Ayden Fang was killed when a driver’s SUV jumped a Burlingame sidewalk, striking him outside a restaurant.
US news
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Friday Morning Constitutional: Starbucks Closing 120 Underperforming Locations

Mistrial in Santa Rosa stabbing, Starbucks closures and layoffs, Cal Fire mountain checks, hit-and-run collision, recovered body ID, ICE raid lawsuit, and new tariffs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: Motorcyclist dies in collision on Branham Lane

The crash with a car was reported at 8:25 p.m. on Branham Lane near Jarvis Avenue, according to the San Jose Police Department. The motorcycle rider, described only as an adult, was taken to the hospital with major injuries and was pronounced dead, police said. A minor who was riding in the car was also taken to the hospital with what were described as injuries that were not life threatening, police said.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Expletive-Laced Edition - Streetsblog New York City

when a German tourist is decapitated in Midtown during the annual Gridlock Alert fuckery by a reckless driver with a fake plate - the fucking kind of fake plate that tourists buy on Canal Street for $5 that I have fucking personally told Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch about - you have to let a guy with only a few ticks left on his superannuated clock stick his head out of a pixellated window and scream a barbaric yawp.
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Opinion: DOT's Flatbush Plan Is A Model For Fast Buses in the Heart of Brooklyn - Streetsblog New York City

Redesign Flatbush Avenue between Livingston Street and Grand Army to prioritize buses, add pedestrian space, loading zones, and safety improvements to reduce congestion.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | The Adams administration's report card: a city government that works for all New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City improved public safety, reduced traffic fatalities, addressed quality-of-life issues, and created or preserved over 33,000 affordable housing units in the fiscal year.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Nasty Weather in Queens Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Our friend Chris Dunn, formerly of the New York Civil Liberties Union, had a Daily News op-ed demanding that the next mayor restore City Hall to the people, who had it stolen from them by Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Kudos to NY1 for covering the massive traffic impacts of the remaining casino proposals. And hat-tip to Sara Lind of Open Plans for breaking it down.
New York City
#bike-lanes
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Florida Road Safety Report: The Counties with the Highest Crash Risks - Social Media Explorer

The Sunshine State's unique combination of a large resident population, a thriving tourism industry, and a vibrant nightlife scene creates a perfect storm for traffic incidents. Millions of visitors arrive each year, adding to already congested highways and city streets. The study found that alcohol‑related crashes dominate the statistics, with more than 7,000 injuries linked solely to alcohol impairment during the study period - far outpacing drug‑related incidents.
US news
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Bus lane cameras coming to 4 more NYC routes starting Monday

Starting Monday, drivers along four more MTA bus routes in Queens and the Bronx will begin receiving warning letters if they block bus lanes or bus stops, officials said. After a 60-day grace period, fines will kick in along the Q6 line in Queens and the Bx20, Bx3 and Bx7 in the Bronx, according to the MTA. Tickets start at $50 and can rise to $250 for repeat offenders.
New York City
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

'Super Speeder' with 16 speeding tickets crashes into MTA bus in Bay Ridge, renewing calls for state action * Brooklyn Paper

A driver with multiple speeding and red-light tickets crashed into a Bay Ridge MTA bus, prompting renewed calls to pass the Stop Super Speeders Act.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

High Park residents call for 'meaningful' road safety changes on Parkside Drive | CBC News

We're looking for traffic calming. We're looking for safety for residents, for our neighbours, for our kids. We're feeling very dejected, very disappointed in our city's inaction. And honestly, it feels like there's no accountability. There's no transparency, there's no care and no urgency at all. And this is a street that has experienced 1,500 crashes in the last decade ... How can the city look at that data and still sit on their hands we just don't understand.
Canada news
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Congestion Pricing Works, Part 541 Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing cut vehicle entries 14%, reduced injuries 15%, sped crossings (Holland Tunnel 36%), and boosted transit ridership and fare revenue.
California
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Legislative Update: In the Home Stretch - Streetsblog San Francisco

Several transportation safety and bike-related bills advanced, while others missed committee deadlines and must wait until the next legislative session.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

What's wrong with the school car line

Suburban school siting, car-centric road design, and parental safety fears turned school travel into a car-dependent logistics routine, drastically reducing children's walking and biking.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

North Berkeley crashes inspire street safety upgrades

Berkeley installed immediate safety measures at one intersection after a child was struck and plans an overhaul at another where a 66-year-old woman was killed.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Camp Pendleton officer, wife sue military housing company over crash that killed 8-year-old son

A Marine Corps family sued Liberty Military Housing, alleging overgrown hedges obscured visibility and substantially caused their 8-year-old son's fatal bicycle-vehicle crash.
#market-street
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

At least 71 die in bus crash involving Afghans deported from Iran

At least 71 people, including 17 children, have been killed in western Afghanistan after a passenger bus carrying refugees caught fire after colliding with a truck and motorcycle.
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