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4 weeks ago

Nuclear waste returns to Germany amid protests DW 04/01/2025

The transport of radioactive nuclear waste to Germany sparks protests and raises safety concerns among activists.

Berlin

Two killed and four seriously injured in bus crash on German motorway

A bus accident in Germany resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, with unclear causes and potential weather-related factors.

Germany news

4 weeks ago

Nuclear waste returns to Germany amid protests DW 04/01/2025

The transport of radioactive nuclear waste to Germany sparks protests and raises safety concerns among activists.

Berlin

Two killed and four seriously injured in bus crash on German motorway

A bus accident in Germany resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries, with unclear causes and potential weather-related factors.

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments for older bridges to prevent collapses like that of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

US news

After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

Maryland failed to conduct risk assessments on the Francis Scott Key bridge prior to its collapse.

DC food

fromABC News

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments for older bridges to prevent collapses like that of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

US news

After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

Maryland failed to conduct risk assessments on the Francis Scott Key bridge prior to its collapse.

Unexploded World War II Bomb Delays Trains in France and the UK

Unexploded WWII bomb delays travel between Paris and London this week.

Miscellaneous

Storm Eowyn poses danger to life in parts of UK and Ireland with 100mph winds

Storm Eowyn brings 100mph winds, causing significant travel disruptions and safety concerns in the UK.

France news

fromInsideHook

Unexploded World War II Bomb Delays Trains in France and the UK

Unexploded WWII bomb delays travel between Paris and London this week.

Miscellaneous

Storm Eowyn poses danger to life in parts of UK and Ireland with 100mph winds

Storm Eowyn brings 100mph winds, causing significant travel disruptions and safety concerns in the UK.

more#travel-disruptions

#policy-changes

Alternative transportation

'Complete Streets' Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge - Streetsblog USA

The removal of the Complete Streets resources from the U.S. DOT website raises concerns about community safety initiatives amid political changes.

Alternative transportation

Miscellaneous

'It's So Political': Trump's New Grant Freeze Puts Safety Last - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration halted the 'Road to Zero' safety program, undermining efforts to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety across the nation.

'Complete Streets' Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge - Streetsblog USA

The removal of the Complete Streets resources from the U.S. DOT website raises concerns about community safety initiatives amid political changes.

'It's So Political': Trump's New Grant Freeze Puts Safety Last - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration halted the 'Road to Zero' safety program, undermining efforts to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety across the nation.

Europe news

Video. Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities

A train in Sri Lanka derailed after colliding with a herd of elephants, resulting in the deaths of six elephants but no injuries to passengers.

Miscellaneous

Germany: Train collides with truck in Hamburg, killing 1 DW 02/11/2025

A collision between a train and a semi-truck in Hamburg resulted in multiple injuries and one fatality, with unclear circumstances surrounding the crash.

Miscellaneous

Germany: Train collides with truck near Hamburg, killing 1 DW 02/11/2025

A collision between a train and a truck near Hamburg resulted in several injuries and one fatality.

fromeuronews

Europe news

Video. Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities

A train in Sri Lanka derailed after colliding with a herd of elephants, resulting in the deaths of six elephants but no injuries to passengers.

Miscellaneous

Germany: Train collides with truck in Hamburg, killing 1 DW 02/11/2025

A collision between a train and a semi-truck in Hamburg resulted in multiple injuries and one fatality, with unclear circumstances surrounding the crash.

Miscellaneous

Germany: Train collides with truck near Hamburg, killing 1 DW 02/11/2025

A collision between a train and a truck near Hamburg resulted in several injuries and one fatality.

more#train-accident

#accident-investigation

fromtime.com

Families Visit Crash Site Days After the Deadliest U.S. Air Disaster in a Generation

Victims' families visit site of the deadliest U.S. air disaster as investigations continue into the collision of an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter.

World politics

Bus Plunges off Bridge in Guatemala City, Killing at Least 53

A devastating bus crash in Guatemala City resulted in at least 53 fatalities, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

fromtime.com

Families Visit Crash Site Days After the Deadliest U.S. Air Disaster in a Generation

Victims' families visit site of the deadliest U.S. air disaster as investigations continue into the collision of an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter.

more#accident-investigation

World politics

Bus Plunges off Bridge in Guatemala City, Killing at Least 53

A devastating bus crash in Guatemala City resulted in at least 53 fatalities, with investigations underway to determine the cause.

#tesla

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Cars

Tesla FSD probe to continue after Trump's inauguration

NHTSA's investigation into Tesla's Full Self Driving software will persist beyond the Trump's inauguration.

fromNew York Post

Cars

Female driver killed, passenger injured as Tesla flips and bursts into flames on NYC's FDR Drive

A fatal crash involving a Tesla occurred on the FDR Drive, resulting in the driver's death and serious injury to a passenger.

fromTESLARATI

Cars

Tesla FSD probe to continue after Trump's inauguration

NHTSA's investigation into Tesla's Full Self Driving software will persist beyond the Trump's inauguration.

fromNew York Post

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Cars

Female driver killed, passenger injured as Tesla flips and bursts into flames on NYC's FDR Drive

A fatal crash involving a Tesla occurred on the FDR Drive, resulting in the driver's death and serious injury to a passenger.

more#tesla

Miscellaneous

Pete Buttigieg hits back after Trump tries to blame him for plane crash

Pete Buttigieg criticized Trump for blame-shifting over the plane crash, emphasizing the safety achievements during his tenure.

Small Plane Crashes in Potomac River Near Reagan National Airport

The midair collision resulted in a commercial jet crashing into the Potomac River near Washington D.C.

#public-transit

fromNewsmax

NYC food

Fare Evasion Spikes on NYC's Transit System

Nearly half of New York City bus riders evade fares, prompting MTA action.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

BART shifting departure times in billion-dollar plan, working with agencies to improve efficiency

BART is adjusting train schedules to synchronize with other Bay Area transit systems and launching a major train control system upgrade.

fromBoston.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Green Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report finds

The Green Line trolley derailed due to excessive speed and ignoring signals, posing significant safety concerns for transit operations.

fromNewsmax

NYC food

Fare Evasion Spikes on NYC's Transit System

Nearly half of New York City bus riders evade fares, prompting MTA action.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Miscellaneous

BART shifting departure times in billion-dollar plan, working with agencies to improve efficiency

BART is adjusting train schedules to synchronize with other Bay Area transit systems and launching a major train control system upgrade.

fromBoston.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

Green Line train was going 36 mph in a 10 mph zone when it derailed, NTSB report finds

The Green Line trolley derailed due to excessive speed and ignoring signals, posing significant safety concerns for transit operations.

more#public-transit

fromNew York Post

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

At least 66 people dead after truck plunges into river in Ethiopia

At least 66 fatalities occurred in southern Ethiopia when an overcrowded truck plunged into a river, highlighting issues with transportation safety.

fromThe Mercury News

4 months ago

Health

New Year's Eve: Will new cars have passive alcohol detection systems?

Impaired driving fatalities underscore the urgency for advanced automotive technologies like blood alcohol monitoring systems to prevent future incidents.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Search continues for missing after DRC boat capsizing kills at least 25

Overcrowded boats pose severe dangers in the DRC, with a tragic incident on the Fimi river claiming lives and highlighting critical safety concerns.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

Digital life

The Watch Industry's Role in Your Speeding Ticket

The watch industry significantly influenced automotive speed regulation through the development of the chronograph.

6 months ago

London

Railway line closed after two trains collide in Wales

A low-speed collision between two trains in Wales has led to service interruptions and requires emergency response.

SF politics

The Insider: How to Blow the Whistle on a Federal Transportation Agency - Streetsblog USA

Research on aerodynamic side guards for trucks showed potential life-saving benefits that were omitted in the final report, raising concerns about regulatory transparency.

#public-safety

fromwww.amny.com

Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Another year of Getting Stuff Done' for New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City is experiencing growing safety, affordability, and economic opportunity, as shown by decreasing crime rates and rising job numbers.

New York City

Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024

At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.

fromwww.amny.com

Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Another year of Getting Stuff Done' for New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City is experiencing growing safety, affordability, and economic opportunity, as shown by decreasing crime rates and rising job numbers.

New York City

Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024

At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.

U.S. sues Dali ship owner and operator for $100 million over Baltimore bridge collapse

The DOJ is suing ship operators for negligence leading to the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, resulting in loss of life and significant infrastructure damage.

fromwww.baltimoresun.com

NYC real estate

Engineers examining Dali found loose cable that could have triggered blackout before Key Bridge destruction

The Dali's loose electric cable may have caused the power blackout leading to the Key Bridge collapse, resulting in six fatalities.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Francisco

BART looks to public for input on how to make station roads safer

BART aims to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists around its stations by gathering community input on infrastructure enhancements.

fromTechCrunch

Startup companies

Woman who allegedly killed two people using Ford BlueCruise charged with DUI homicide | TechCrunch

Dimple Patel has been charged with DUI homicide after a crash involving the BlueCruise hands-free technology, raising concerns about driver responsibility.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Proposal would add protected bike lanes, pedestrian islands to dangerous Crown Heights blocks

NYC DOT considering transforming dangerous blocks in Crown Heights and East Flatbush with protected bike lanes.