#traffic-safety

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#urban-planning
New York City
fromsilive
4 days ago

Will the new speed limit in this Staten Island community slow drivers down?

The speed limit in New Brighton was lowered to improve pedestrian safety, but skepticism exists about its actual impact on driver behavior.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Speed cams are slowing cars around Toronto schools, study finds | CBC News

Automated speed cameras reduced speeding in Toronto school zones by 45%.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Hit and Run Driver Kills Pedestrian in the Excelsior, More Evidence that Paint and Plastic Aren't Enough - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco has witnessed ten pedestrian fatalities in 2023, highlighting critical safety issues on high-injury streets like Mission Street.
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts - Streetsblog New York City

"Mayor Adams and the DOT, shame on you for not fixing this yesterday," said Ron Gentile, a friend of 55-year-old cyclist Kevin Cruickshank who was killed by a driver at Canal Street over the weekend. "This is the fully predictable consequence of the design of this intersection, or park, or highway off ramp, or whatever you want to call it."
NYC politics
#street-safety
#brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

90-year-old man crossing Brooklyn street killed in hit-and-run involving moped

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

90-year-old man crossing Brooklyn street killed in hit-and-run involving moped

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

CAA survey suggests 73% of Ontarians support speed cameras, even as cams are cut down | CBC News

Strong support exists among Ontarians for automated speed enforcement, with 73% affirming its effectiveness in deterring speeding.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC moped deaths spike 100%, e-bike collisions continue upward trend, stats show

Moped fatalities surged in July, highlighting rising risks associated with micromobility devices in New York City.
#cycling
#pedestrian-safety
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Boston is the worst city in the U.S. for auto collisions, Allstate reports

People in Massachusetts didn't get termed 'Massholes' for no reason. They tend to follow closely; they tend to run through yellow lights.
Boston
#hit-and-run
fromNews 12 - Default
1 week ago

'This was a great loss.' Family grieves for father hit and killed in suspected DWI crash in East Flatbush

A father was killed in a suspected DWI crash in East Flatbush, prompting family grief and calls for justice.
US news
fromShore News Network
1 week ago

Disguised State Police issue over 35 tickets in work zone sting on Route 219

New York State Police issued over 35 tickets for Move Over Law violations during 'Operation Hard Hat' to enhance safety in work zones.
#vision-zero
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Legislation to Modernize Red Light Cameras in California Has Cleared the Senate and is Moving in the Assembly - Streetsblog California

Traffic safety programs, especially regarding red light camera laws, are crucial for preventing accidents and enhancing public safety.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Motorists will be fined for improperly using bus lanes on 2 Manhattan bus routes starting Friday

Automated Camera Enforcement will issue fines to obstructing vehicles on M2 and M4 bus routes starting July 18.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers in Nice

Police in Nice will take into custody anyone caught speeding on the Promenade des Anglais as part of a new crackdown.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Oakland's 7th/8th Street Protected Bike Lane has a Deadly Flaw - Streetsblog San Francisco

I was so looking forward to using this new bike lane to ride with my friends who only ride on protected areas, but after riding there yesterday, I would only take experienced riders through that slip turn.
Alternative transportation
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'Tradition matters. Public safety also matters': Newton mayor defends removal of Italian flag traffic lines

Double yellow lines were repainted on Adams Street for public safety, replacing the Italian flag-colored stripes.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Rockridge residents led a traffic study - and designed a plan to slow down their streets

The Slow Neighborhood Pilot Working Group created a comprehensive 29-page plan featuring 10 potential pilot projects to reduce speeding in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood.
East Bay (California)
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Caught on camera: 13-year-old girl struck by truck in East Flatbush

A 13-year-old girl was struck by a truck in East Flatbush, prompting calls for improved safety measures in the area.
Cars
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Waymo's World: The Dawn of the Autonomous Vehicle Era in the Big Apple | amNewYork

Waymo's expansion in NYC aims to establish autonomous vehicle technology while currently relying on human drivers for data gathering.
#speed-limits
#bike-lanes
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Bike advocates rejoice at latest roadblock to Ford government's attempt to uproot Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Bike advocates rejoice at latest roadblock to Ford government's attempt to uproot Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Soquel man, 78, killed in e-bike crash near Watsonville

A 78-year-old man was killed in a crash on his Class 3 e-bike near the Watsonville airport.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

'Slap in the face': Newton paints over Italian flag traffic stripes weeks before annual festival

The repainting of the tricolor center line on Adams Street to yellow for traffic safety has sparked outrage among community members, who feel it disrespects their heritage.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Parkside Drive speed camera cut down for 6th time in 8 months, despite new security camera | CBC News

Repeated vandalism of the Parkside Drive speed camera highlights ongoing safety concerns and ineffective traffic measures.
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

New Officers to Monitor E-Bike, Moped Drivers in NYC

New York City is hiring 45 new officers for enforcement against illegal moped and e-bike riding to improve street safety.
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Policy Lag on Pot: How State Laws Struggle to Keep Up With Cannabis-Impaired Driving - Social Media Explorer

According to a study from The Texas Law Dog, states that have legalized recreational marijuana are seeing a clear uptick in car crash fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for effective regulations.
Cannabis
NYC politics
fromElectrek
3 weeks ago

Former DOT official says NYC's 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives

New York City plans to reduce e-bike speed limit from 25 mph to 15 mph, which could increase road safety risks.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Why do people drink and drive? A former drunk driver explains | CBC News

Impaired driving incidents have remained consistent in Toronto despite awareness campaigns and personal tragedies.
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Ex-DOT Official Warns NYC's 'Counterproductive' E-bike Speed Limit Will Curb Biking, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet 11 City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Ex-DOT Official Warns NYC's 'Counterproductive' E-bike Speed Limit Will Curb Biking, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet 11 City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program - Streetsblog New York City

fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Here's how many speeding drivers SF's new traffic cameras caught in May

"In many ways, it's shocking to see the numbers," said Margaret McCarthy, interim executive director for Walk SF. The city's safety camera program has revealed an alarming rate of speeding offenders.
San Francisco
Public health
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Inner Richmond Parents Fed Up with SFMTA Watering Down Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

A six-year-old boy suffered a severe injury in a bike accident due to inadequate street safety measures in a high-injury area.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Incoming Albany Mayor Could Help Safe Streets Movement Statewide - Streetsblog New York City

Dorcey Applyrs' mayoral win highlights the push for improved bike lanes and pedestrian accessibility in Albany.
#speed-cameras
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030 - Streetsblog New York City

fromsilive
1 month ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Safety advocate, residents question council decision to make speed cameras more visible | CBC News

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

Hochul Signs Speed Camera Reauthorization, Enforcement Continues Through 2030 - Streetsblog New York City

fromsilive
1 month ago
Canada news

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Safety advocate, residents question council decision to make speed cameras more visible | CBC News

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Parents tell of heartbreak after girl, 9, killed by drugged bus driver in south London

Parents of girl killed by drugged driver share their ongoing heartbreak a year later.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Rainham junction with 'regular' speeding to get safety measures to protect children

Havering Council's new safety scheme at the A1306 junction aims to reduce vehicle speeds and improve safety, particularly for school children, amidst rising traffic.
London
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Teen labourers among 19 killed in horrific road collision in Egypt

The tragic collision in Egypt highlights the dangers faced by underage labourers, particularly in overcrowded minibuses, an issue that has persisted for years.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto to install larger, more visible signs to warn drivers of speed cameras | CBC News

Toronto will enhance speed camera warning signs for better visibility and safety.
Mayor Chow stresses driver awareness to improve road safety and pedestrian protection.
#tesla
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Cars

Video Shows Tesla "Safety Monitor" Hitting Panic Button as Robotaxi Becomes Confused on Public Road

fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

U.S. regulators are circling after Tesla's Robotaxi launch included unexpected behavior and potentially broken traffic laws

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Cars

Disturbing Test Shows What Happens When Tesla Robotaxi Sees a Child Mannequin Pop Out From Behind a School Bus

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Cars

Video Shows Tesla "Safety Monitor" Hitting Panic Button as Robotaxi Becomes Confused on Public Road

fromFortune
1 month ago
Cars

U.S. regulators are circling after Tesla's Robotaxi launch included unexpected behavior and potentially broken traffic laws

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Cars

Disturbing Test Shows What Happens When Tesla Robotaxi Sees a Child Mannequin Pop Out From Behind a School Bus

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

'New homes near us will cause gridlock'

Construction is underway for 191 homes, raising concerns about infrastructure and road safety among residents due to high-density development in the green belt.
fromsilive
1 month ago

'Everything went to hell': Staten Island school traffic chaos returns after brief enforcement period

Staten Island school traffic congestion returns when parking enforcement is absent.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Driver hits and injures father-and-son on bikes in Bed-Stuy near at-risk Bedford Avenue bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

A father and son were injured by a driver who allegedly ran a red light in Bed-Stuy.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Man (20s) dies after hit-and-run in Dublin as gardai issue appeal

A pedestrian in Balbriggan was fatally injured after being struck by a vehicle that left the scene.
Gardaí are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage to aid investigation.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Monday Morning Headlines: 3 Bodies Recovered From NorCal's Rattlesnake Falls

The tragic incidents highlight public safety concerns in both recreational and law enforcement contexts.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Heartbreaking tributes to man, 70, killed after car crashes into fence in Bexley

Flowers have been laid in a tribute to a 70-year-old man who died after a car crashed into a fence in Bexley.
UK news
#legislation
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Street safety advocates urge NY State Assembly to pass Stop Super Speeders Act after it passes senate * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Buckle up: A bill mandating speed limiters in vehicles of repeat offenders is making headway in Albany

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Speed devices bill weakened in Albany

New York State Senate weakened the Stop Super Speeders bill, increasing ticket threshold, reducing its scope significantly.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

The Stop Super Speeders bill failed to pass due to legal concerns over due process rights of car owners.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Street safety advocates urge NY State Assembly to pass Stop Super Speeders Act after it passes senate * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Buckle up: A bill mandating speed limiters in vehicles of repeat offenders is making headway in Albany

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Motorcyclist (40s) dies in Co Mayo crash

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene of a single-vehicle incident on the R331 at Ballinrobe, prompting a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
UK news
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Commentary: Another Brush with Traffic Violence - Streetsblog San Francisco

Reckless driving poses serious dangers in urban areas, as demonstrated by a recent car crash in San Francisco.
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

DOT to Redo NYC Intersections to Improve Traffic Safety

DOT officials say nearly 50 percent of all traffic fatalities occur in intersections, so the new design aims to improve visibility between pedestrians, cyclists, and turning vehicles.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

All the breakdowns on the M25 - dubbed among UK's worst motorway

The M25 is one of the UK's worst motorways for breakdowns, according to a recent study by Go Compare.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

BREAKING: Mayor Adams to Remove Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Citing, Bizarrely, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration's removal of a protected bike lane raises safety concerns and highlights community dissent.
Balancing cyclist safety with community concerns remains a complex issue for urban planning.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

Can you get a ticket for eating or drinking in the car? What Florida law says

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, engaging in activities such as eating while driving can lead to careless or reckless driving if it causes distraction.
Miami food
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists

New street designs will enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians at six Brooklyn intersections.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

State Senate Guts 'Super Speeder Bill' To Protect Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

The amended Stop Super Speeders bill will protect fewer reckless drivers than intended.
Bicycling
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Juvenile charged with motor vehicle homicide after cyclist killed in Bellingham crash

A juvenile faces charges for motor vehicle homicide after a deadly crash with a cyclist.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Portola Rollover Crash Killed Driver, Left Dog Seriously Injured

The driver of a white Dodge Challenger flipped his car and was killed in the crash shortly before noon Saturday, according to the Chronicle.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

Darnell Sealy-McCrorey's efforts to pass the Stop Super Speeders bill were unsuccessful, highlighting political betrayal amid personal loss.
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