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Bicycling
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

The Dutch Love Their Bicycles. Helmets? Not So Much.

Cycling culture in the Netherlands prioritizes biking over helmet use, despite high cyclist fatality rates.
#legislation
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC lawmakers push 'super speeder' bill after Brooklyn crash kills mom, 2 kids

The 'Stop Super Speeders' legislation seeks to enforce speed limiters on habitual speeders in New York to reduce traffic fatalities.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

House Bill Would Make Auto-Braking Rules Stronger to Protect Cyclists - Streetsblog USA

Automatic braking systems for new vehicles are essential for protecting cyclists and pedestrians, according to Rep. Joe Neguse's new legislation.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NYC lawmakers push 'super speeder' bill after Brooklyn crash kills mom, 2 kids

The 'Stop Super Speeders' legislation seeks to enforce speed limiters on habitual speeders in New York to reduce traffic fatalities.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

House Bill Would Make Auto-Braking Rules Stronger to Protect Cyclists - Streetsblog USA

Automatic braking systems for new vehicles are essential for protecting cyclists and pedestrians, according to Rep. Joe Neguse's new legislation.
more#legislation
#road-safety
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Waymo compiles 'largest ever' dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries

Waymo's research highlights the urgent need to improve safety for vulnerable road users as autonomous vehicles become mainstream.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
New York City

Christmas tragedies halt recent decline in road deaths as five die in just 72 hours

Four out of seven road fatalities over Christmas occurred within sight of victims' homes, emphasizing increased risks for vulnerable road users.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Cars

This Town in Your State Has More Car Wrecks Than Any Other

Car accident fatalities in the U.S. have declined, but distracted driving and other risky behaviors remain significant contributors.
Fatality data show surprising trends, with smaller cities sometimes ranking high in car crash deaths contrary to expectations.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Shifting traffic fatality trends throughout 2024 have experts baffled as 179 killed on Irish roads

Irish road deaths remain alarmingly high with 179 fatalities in 2023, prompting calls for research on traffic safety trends.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Road crash victims named locally as weekend death toll rises to four

Road fatalities in Ireland have decreased from 55 last year to 40 this year, despite recent tragic accidents.
fromThe Verge
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Waymo compiles 'largest ever' dataset of pedestrian and cyclist injuries

Waymo's research highlights the urgent need to improve safety for vulnerable road users as autonomous vehicles become mainstream.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
New York City

Christmas tragedies halt recent decline in road deaths as five die in just 72 hours

Four out of seven road fatalities over Christmas occurred within sight of victims' homes, emphasizing increased risks for vulnerable road users.
from24/7 Wall St.
7 months ago
Cars

This Town in Your State Has More Car Wrecks Than Any Other

Car accident fatalities in the U.S. have declined, but distracted driving and other risky behaviors remain significant contributors.
Fatality data show surprising trends, with smaller cities sometimes ranking high in car crash deaths contrary to expectations.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Ireland suffers road death every two days so far in 2025

Gardaí express concern as over 580 drivers were caught speeding during a safety campaign, reflecting ongoing road safety issues.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Shifting traffic fatality trends throughout 2024 have experts baffled as 179 killed on Irish roads

Irish road deaths remain alarmingly high with 179 fatalities in 2023, prompting calls for research on traffic safety trends.
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago
UK news

Road crash victims named locally as weekend death toll rises to four

Road fatalities in Ireland have decreased from 55 last year to 40 this year, despite recent tragic accidents.
more#road-safety
#pedestrian-safety
San Francisco
fromMission Local
10 months ago

Man killed in Mission Street hit-and-run

San Francisco failed in its 10-year 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic fatalities, with 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year.
The community is urged to demand change for safer streets and better traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Upper West Side's Zone of Pedestrian Death

New York experiences unprecedented pedestrian fatalities, with the Upper West Side notably affected, indicating systemic traffic safety issues persisting despite initiatives like Vision Zero.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago
Cars

Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians' heads; new regs proposed

Vehicle design changes are essential to reduce pedestrian fatalities in the U.S.
Pedestrian fatalities rose by 57% from 2013 to 2022, highlighting a growing crisis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

So Far, 2024 Is Deadliest Year for Traffic Deaths in a Decade

The first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
7 months ago
History

On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History

The history of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. began with Henry Hale Bliss, highlighting an ongoing conflict between pedestrians and drivers in urban settings.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Op-Ed: The Sunsetting of Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
10 months ago

Man killed in Mission Street hit-and-run

San Francisco failed in its 10-year 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic fatalities, with 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year.
The community is urged to demand change for safer streets and better traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Upper West Side's Zone of Pedestrian Death

New York experiences unprecedented pedestrian fatalities, with the Upper West Side notably affected, indicating systemic traffic safety issues persisting despite initiatives like Vision Zero.
fromArs Technica
7 months ago
Cars

Feds want vehicles to be safer for pedestrians' heads; new regs proposed

Vehicle design changes are essential to reduce pedestrian fatalities in the U.S.
Pedestrian fatalities rose by 57% from 2013 to 2022, highlighting a growing crisis.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

So Far, 2024 Is Deadliest Year for Traffic Deaths in a Decade

The first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
7 months ago
History

On This Day in 1899, a Car Fatally Struck a Pedestrian for the First Time in American History

The history of pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. began with Henry Hale Bliss, highlighting an ongoing conflict between pedestrians and drivers in urban settings.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Op-Ed: The Sunsetting of Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.
more#pedestrian-safety
#speeding
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

CHP investigation reveals more about the causes of fatal Piedmont Cybertruck crash

Alcohol, drugs, and speed caused a fatal crash that killed three Piedmont High School graduates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Your Car May Soon Have to Warn You When You Are Speeding

California plans to introduce a bill that would require new vehicles to have systems alerting drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph, aiming to reduce car crash fatalities.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

CHP investigation reveals more about the causes of fatal Piedmont Cybertruck crash

Alcohol, drugs, and speed caused a fatal crash that killed three Piedmont High School graduates.
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Your Car May Soon Have to Warn You When You Are Speeding

California plans to introduce a bill that would require new vehicles to have systems alerting drivers when they exceed the speed limit by 10 mph, aiming to reduce car crash fatalities.
more#speeding
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
SF politics

Remembering Another Person Killed by Traffic Engineers and Politicians - Streetsblog San Francisco

The tragic death of Andrea Vallebueno highlights the critical failures in road safety infrastructure and the importance of accountability from local officials.
Miscellaneous
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Sunday Links: SFPD Officer Kills Pedestrian Near Bernal Heights

Multiple high-profile incidents highlight ongoing community and governance issues in San Francisco and beyond.
Concerns surrounding urban development impact community spaces like Family Billiards.
Accountability in law enforcement leadership remains a critical issue, as evidenced by the San Mateo sheriff's scandal.
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tuesday's Headlines: Death on the Roads Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The recent data shows racial disparities in NYC traffic fatalities, with Hispanic and Asian communities disproportionately affected.
Vulnerable road users in NYC face alarming fatality rates, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?

Paris's street design, especially mid-block crosswalks, prioritizes pedestrian safety more effectively than New York's corner-oriented intersections.
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tuesday's Headlines: Death on the Roads Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The recent data shows racial disparities in NYC traffic fatalities, with Hispanic and Asian communities disproportionately affected.
Vulnerable road users in NYC face alarming fatality rates, particularly among Asian and Hispanic populations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Digital life

Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?

Paris's street design, especially mid-block crosswalks, prioritizes pedestrian safety more effectively than New York's corner-oriented intersections.
more#new-york-city
fromPortlandTribune.com
4 months ago
Portland

Portland on track to exceed 2023 traffic fatality record

Portland traffic fatalities are surging, expected to far exceed last year's record due to intoxication and reckless driving behavior.
#vision-zero
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fatal flaw in road safety

Driver behavior is key to improving road safety in the U.S. beyond just vehicle design changes.
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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 months ago
SF politics

San Jose preps plan to reach zero traffic deaths - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fatal flaw in road safety

Driver behavior is key to improving road safety in the U.S. beyond just vehicle design changes.
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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 months ago
SF politics

San Jose preps plan to reach zero traffic deaths - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.
more#vision-zero
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