'All options on the table' for Victoria bus station re-design after woman killed, Sadiq Khan says
Transport for London (TfL) is under pressure to alter the layout of Victoria bus station to improve its safety after a pedestrian was killed by a bus.
Sadiq Khan has said that 'All options are on the table' for a re-design of the bus station to ensure the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, bus users, and others. [ more ]
New Woolwich redevelopment plans revealed by Transport for London
Transport for London (TfL) plans to redevelop Woolwich town center to make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
The proposed changes include new cycling facilities, bus lanes, cycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, and improvements to bus services in the area. [ more ]
Adams, Hochul tout passage of law allowing city to lower speed limits
New law allows NYC to lower speed limits to increase traffic safety, honoring Sammy Cohen Eckstein. Advocates urge drivers to slow down for safer streets. [ more ]
Electric Cars Are Twice as Likely to Hit Pedestrians, Researchers Find
Electric and hybrid vehicles, though beneficial to the environment due to fewer emissions, are more likely to hit pedestrians than fossil fuel vehicles due to their quieter engines in urban areas. [ more ]
Man riding scooter in East Bay dies from injuries after being hit by vehicle
A 22-year-old man died in Hayward after being hit by a vehicle while riding a scooter, marking the fourth fatal collision in the area this year. [ more ]
Woman on sidewalk left critical after 18-wheeler crashes into car in northwest Miami
A woman was critically injured after an 18-wheeler struck a car, causing it to hit her on a sidewalk near the Northwest 27th drawbridge in Miami. [ more ]
Pedestrian rushed to hospital after colliding with a car
A man was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Hornsey Road, Islington. No life-threatening injuries. Road closures and bus route diversion occurred. [ more ]
SF transportation agency wants to expand 'No Turn On Red' restrictions in city
San Francisco is considering adding 'No Turn On Red' signs in downtown areas to enhance pedestrian safety.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency found 92% compliance with existing 'No Turn On Red' restrictions in the Tenderloin District. [ more ]
Safety Activists Close a Lane on Franklin - Streetsblog San Francisco
A community group took action in installing a lane reduction on Franklin Street in San Francisco after a long delay by the city.
The lane reduction initiative was aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians and reducing speeding near an elementary school in response to a tragic incident. [ more ]
EXCLUSIVE: Gov. Hochul Again Seeks to Let New York City Lower its Speed Limits - Streetsblog New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul will include legislation to allow New York City to control its own speed limits in her executive budget for the second year in a row.
The legislation, named after a 12-year-old victim of a traffic accident, would give the city the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph. [ more ]
Golden Gate Greenway Funding Approved - Streetsblog San Francisco
San Francisco County Transportation Authority has authorized $1 million to fund the Golden Gate Greenway project in the Tenderloin district.
The project aims to close lanes on a block of Golden Gate Avenue to create green space and improve pedestrian safety.
The temporary implementation of the Golden Gate Greenway during the pandemic received support from the community and is now being made permanent. [ more ]
Crashes involving taller vehicles are 45% more likely to result in a fatality compared to vehicles with lower hood heights.
Pedestrian fatalities in the US are at a 40-year high, and the number of pedestrians killed has increased by 80% since 2009.
The auto industry is producing larger and taller SUVs and trucks, while car buyers are increasingly purchasing these vehicles in record numbers. [ more ]