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fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone' Brooklyn Paper

Dumbo's speed limit drops to 20 mph as part of Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone for enhanced safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago
NYC politics

Comptroller DiNapoli: Even with fewer drivers statewide, traffic fatalities have risen

Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State increased by 25.8% from 2019-2022, with the highest number of fatalities in a decade reported in 2022.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
London politics

Cyclists urged to slow down in the Royal Parks

The Royal Parks charity encourages cyclists to adhere to speed limits for improved safety and visitor experience following incidents and public concern.
fromSecret NYC
1 year ago
NYC politics

NYC Speed Limit To Be Reduced As Low As 10MPH On Certain Streets

Lowering NYC speed limits to 20 mph under Sammy's Law for increased pedestrian safety.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone' Brooklyn Paper

Dumbo's speed limit drops to 20 mph as part of Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone for enhanced safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
10 months ago
NYC politics

Comptroller DiNapoli: Even with fewer drivers statewide, traffic fatalities have risen

Motor vehicle fatalities in New York State increased by 25.8% from 2019-2022, with the highest number of fatalities in a decade reported in 2022.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago
London politics

Cyclists urged to slow down in the Royal Parks

The Royal Parks charity encourages cyclists to adhere to speed limits for improved safety and visitor experience following incidents and public concern.
fromSecret NYC
1 year ago
NYC politics

NYC Speed Limit To Be Reduced As Low As 10MPH On Certain Streets

Lowering NYC speed limits to 20 mph under Sammy's Law for increased pedestrian safety.
more#pedestrian-safety
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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY bill would force bad drivers to install speed limit tech in cars after horror crash that killed mom, kids

A New York bill seeks to mandate technology in vehicles to limit speeds for reckless drivers.
fromTime Out London
6 months ago
London

Could these major London parks soon get strict speed limits for cyclists?

The Royal Parks is lobbying for new speed limit laws for cyclists in London parks due to safety concerns.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Cars

California's governor vetoed a bill aimed at reducing traffic deaths. Here's why

Governor Newsom vetoed a bill requiring beeping alerts for speeding, citing federal regulation conflicts.
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago
Miami food

I-95 'is a horror.' Should Florida let drivers have higher speed limits on interstates?

Legislative proposals to increase Florida's speed limits may lead to more accidents despite bipartisan support.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago
NYC politics

Adams Backs Lower Speed Limits, Calls Crashes 'Accidents' - Streetsblog New York City

New York City drivers should slow down to potentially lower speed limits to 20 mph on some streets.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NY bill would force bad drivers to install speed limit tech in cars after horror crash that killed mom, kids

A New York bill seeks to mandate technology in vehicles to limit speeds for reckless drivers.
fromTime Out London
6 months ago
London

Could these major London parks soon get strict speed limits for cyclists?

The Royal Parks is lobbying for new speed limit laws for cyclists in London parks due to safety concerns.
fromFast Company
6 months ago
Cars

California's governor vetoed a bill aimed at reducing traffic deaths. Here's why

Governor Newsom vetoed a bill requiring beeping alerts for speeding, citing federal regulation conflicts.
fromSun Sentinel
2 weeks ago
Miami food

I-95 'is a horror.' Should Florida let drivers have higher speed limits on interstates?

Legislative proposals to increase Florida's speed limits may lead to more accidents despite bipartisan support.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago
NYC politics

Adams Backs Lower Speed Limits, Calls Crashes 'Accidents' - Streetsblog New York City

New York City drivers should slow down to potentially lower speed limits to 20 mph on some streets.
more#legislation
#road-safety
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago
Cars

Here's a Radical New Way To Cut Car Insurance Claims: Make The Damn Roads Safer - Streetsblog USA

Lowering speed limits to 20 mph in Wales led to significant reductions in car insurance claims and crash casualties, sparking discussions about similar strategies in the U.S.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Irish Independent's View: Speed-limit reductions are necessary and will save lives, but they need public buy-in

Speed limits are being reduced to enhance road safety and decrease accident-related fatalities.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Cars

Haulage association call for 'black boxes' in cars of young drivers in place of lowering of speed limits

The IRHA advocates for better enforcement of speed limits rather than lowering them to improve road safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Talking Headway Podcast: 20 is Plenty in Wales - Streetsblog USA

Wales implemented a 20 mph speed limit nationwide as part of climate goals and road safety initiatives.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

New lower speed limits come into force this week as motorists warned of crackdown

New speed limits on Irish roads aim to enhance safety by reducing maximum speeds.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
8 months ago
Bicycling

Council proposes new 20mph speed limits

Redbridge Council proposes to enforce 20 mph speed limits in parts of Ilford to enhance road safety in residential areas.
fromStreetsblog
10 months ago
Cars

Here's a Radical New Way To Cut Car Insurance Claims: Make The Damn Roads Safer - Streetsblog USA

Lowering speed limits to 20 mph in Wales led to significant reductions in car insurance claims and crash casualties, sparking discussions about similar strategies in the U.S.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Irish Independent's View: Speed-limit reductions are necessary and will save lives, but they need public buy-in

Speed limits are being reduced to enhance road safety and decrease accident-related fatalities.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Cars

Haulage association call for 'black boxes' in cars of young drivers in place of lowering of speed limits

The IRHA advocates for better enforcement of speed limits rather than lowering them to improve road safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Talking Headway Podcast: 20 is Plenty in Wales - Streetsblog USA

Wales implemented a 20 mph speed limit nationwide as part of climate goals and road safety initiatives.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

New lower speed limits come into force this week as motorists warned of crackdown

New speed limits on Irish roads aim to enhance safety by reducing maximum speeds.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
8 months ago
Bicycling

Council proposes new 20mph speed limits

Redbridge Council proposes to enforce 20 mph speed limits in parts of Ilford to enhance road safety in residential areas.
more#road-safety
#public-safety
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

50mph speed limit to be cut on two main roads through Bexley

Bexley will reduce speed limits to 30mph on specific roads for safety during utility works.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

DOT Rolls Out Four New 20 MPH Speed Limit Zones - Streetsblog New York City

The NYC Department of Transportation is lowering speed limits to 20 mph in four neighborhoods to enhance pedestrian safety.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

50mph speed limit to be cut on two main roads through Bexley

Bexley will reduce speed limits to 30mph on specific roads for safety during utility works.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

DOT Rolls Out Four New 20 MPH Speed Limit Zones - Streetsblog New York City

The NYC Department of Transportation is lowering speed limits to 20 mph in four neighborhoods to enhance pedestrian safety.
more#public-safety
#traffic-safety
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

DUMBO Speed Limit Drops to 20MPH

NYC DOT reduces speed limits to 20 mph in DUMBO to enhance pedestrian safety.
fromGreenpointers
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn Community Board 1 Calls on DOT to Implement a 20 MPH Speed Limit Zone in Greenpoint and Williamsburg - Greenpointers

Brooklyn's Community Board 1 approved a 20 MPH speed limit zone as part of a city-wide initiative to enhance traffic safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

City starts lowering some speed limits with 'Sammy's Law'

'Sammy's Law' empowers NYC to reduce speed limits, enhancing pedestrian safety, as seen in the first implemented zone on Prospect Park West.
fromwww.southwalesargus.co.uk
7 months ago
Cars

Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Wales' 20 mph speed limit has cut car accidents by 20%, but met significant public opposition and calls for local flexibility in speed regulations.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Speed limits reduced along five Cupertino roadways

Cupertino has reduced speed limits as part of its Vision Zero plan to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

DUMBO Speed Limit Drops to 20MPH

NYC DOT reduces speed limits to 20 mph in DUMBO to enhance pedestrian safety.
fromGreenpointers
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Brooklyn Community Board 1 Calls on DOT to Implement a 20 MPH Speed Limit Zone in Greenpoint and Williamsburg - Greenpointers

Brooklyn's Community Board 1 approved a 20 MPH speed limit zone as part of a city-wide initiative to enhance traffic safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

City starts lowering some speed limits with 'Sammy's Law'

'Sammy's Law' empowers NYC to reduce speed limits, enhancing pedestrian safety, as seen in the first implemented zone on Prospect Park West.
fromwww.southwalesargus.co.uk
7 months ago
Cars

Blanket 20 mph speed limit across the UK could lower car insurance premiums

Wales' 20 mph speed limit has cut car accidents by 20%, but met significant public opposition and calls for local flexibility in speed regulations.
fromThe Mercury News
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Speed limits reduced along five Cupertino roadways

Cupertino has reduced speed limits as part of its Vision Zero plan to enhance road safety and reduce traffic-related fatalities.
more#traffic-safety
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Cardiff reverts speed limits on four major roads to 30mph from 20mph

Community feedback led to the reversion of speed limits on key Cardiff roads from 20mph back to 30mph.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London politics

Sadiq Khan claims 20mph limits 'unlikely' to have slowed down bus speeds

Sadiq Khan claims 20mph limits have negligible impact on bus speeds, despite slight declines in averages post-pandemic.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit significantly, causing passengers to lose footing, linked to an inconspicuous and dirty speed limit sign.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cambridge City Council wants lower speed limit on Memorial Drive and local highways after cyclist killed

Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Labour's not declaring a 20mph war on motorists. Maybe it should | Jonn Elledge

Driving speeds in urban areas are significantly slower than advertised, with average speeds like 9mph in central London.
Welsh Labour's 20mph limit policy faced strong public backlash, highlighting cultural and political divides.
Polling indicates a lack of majority support for new speed limits, leading to policy retractions.
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago
London

Mosque wants barriers after another car crash

The mosque in East London is advocating for the installation of steel bollards to prevent future vehicle crashes after a recent accident.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago
London

Louise Haigh says she will support local 20mph speed limits

Transport Secretary Haigh supports local authorities' 20mph limits despite 70% public opposition, urging a shift from previous controversial policies.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
Education

Can I get a ticket for speeding in a school zone if kids aren't around? See California law

Review California's driving laws near schools for children's safety.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago
Brooklyn

DOT to begin reducing speed limits near schools, safe streets, open streets

The Department of Transportation plans to impose 20 mph speed limits on specific Brooklyn streets in honor of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, complying with Sammy's Law.
fromSacramento Bee
10 months ago
California

Do I have to slow down in construction zones without crews present? What California law says

Drivers must adhere to posted speed limits and safety signs in highway construction zones, even when workers are not present.
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