#pedestrian-collision

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fromFast Company
11 hours ago

We made flying nearly collision-proof decades ago. Why are intersections still so dangerous?

The real problem is infrastructure, not vehicle safety. Roadways are open systems with infinite variables—weather, pedestrians, distracted drivers, and aging infrastructure. Communication between vehicles is minimal, and infrastructure is largely silent—and in that gap lies the potential for deadly collisions.
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
8 hours ago

Brooklyn High-Crash Corridor To Get Bus Lanes, Safety Overhaul

City officials plan to redesign Linden Boulevard to improve bus service and safety for residents in East New York.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 hours ago

Keep New York Moving: Antonio Reynoso's Six-Point Plan for Transit That Matches Our Reality - Streetsblog New York City

Public transit funding must be prioritized to address New York City's transportation and equity issues.
#attempted-murder
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Woman charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians in London

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one in life-threatening condition.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Woman charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians in London

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one in life-threatening condition.
#traffic-safety
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
17 hours ago

'Stop Super Speeders': Preventing The Next Fatal Crash Is Up To You - Streetsblog New York City

Implementing Intelligent Speed Assistance could significantly reduce traffic fatalities in New York City caused by speeding drivers.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
10 hours ago

Exclusive: Mamdani Picks Construction Chief Eager to Speed Up Street Redesigns - Streetsblog New York City

Paul Ochoa aims to expedite New York City's Department of Design and Construction projects to improve transportation infrastructure.
fromABC7 San Francisco
8 hours ago

Toddler killed in San Jose pedestrian crash: police

"She was hysterical, she had her hands over her eyes. And I think the baby left in the ambulance without her because we saw the mother get into a police vehicle...And I just said we're praying for you and she said thank you."
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a 'multi-vehicle collision' on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 hours ago

Modular house falls off truck during I-495 crash

A modular home fell onto Interstate 495 during a three-vehicle crash, causing significant delays but no injuries.
Silicon Valley
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 hours ago

Op-ed: Say no to commercial advertising on San Jose's downtown sidewalks - San Jose Spotlight

Wayfinding signs in San Jose are criticized for duplicating smartphone information and failing to generate significant revenue despite city support.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Crash Involving Muni Bus and Car Sends Four to Hospital

A Muni bus collided with a car in the Mission District, injuring four people, including three bus passengers and the car driver.
fromArchDaily
14 hours ago

Reclaiming the Street: Alejandra Ferrera on Architecture and Urban Life in Honduras

Alejandra Ferrera emphasizes that the security-driven design, while functional at the time, has led to a fragmented urban experience where streets serve only as transit voids, lacking social engagement.
Madrid food
fromwww.thelocal.se
15 hours ago

12 people died in traffic accidents in Sweden in March

In March 2025, twelve people died in traffic accidents in Sweden, a stark contrast to only one death in March 2025. The average number of fatalities in March from 2021 to 2025 was eight.
Europe news
Austin
fromStreetsblog New York City
17 hours ago

Queens Civic Panel Endorses Mamdani's Super-Sized Astoria Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

The community board supports Mayor Mamdani's plan for protected bike lanes on 31st Street in Astoria.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Vigil to Be Held Monday for Pedestrian Killed In SoMa Hit-and-Run

Dannielle Spillman, a 74-year-old trans woman, was fatally struck by a driver in SoMa, prompting a vigil in her honor.
#waymo
Roam Research
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo and Waze collaborate to report potholes, aiding cities in maintenance and improving road conditions for drivers and robotaxi passengers.
Roam Research
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Waymo Teams Up With Waze To Help Cities Fix Potholes Faster

Waymo and Waze collaborate to report potholes, aiding cities in maintenance and improving road conditions for drivers and robotaxi passengers.
Bicycling
fromMail Online
11 years ago

Bizarre one-wheel invention claims to make city cycling more practical

Halfbike combines running and cycling, offering a unique urban transport solution with a standing riding position for better balance and perspective.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Vigil planned for 74-year-old pedestrian killed in SF crash; driver charged with murder

Friends remembered Spillman as supportive and caring, someone who built family wherever she went. 'Very sweet. She always was supporting me, family and friends everyone,' said Theresa Jenny Cabanag, a friend of Spillman's.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

DUI Suspect Crashes Into Powell-Market Cable Car Turnaround, Prompting Overnight Closure

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.
San Francisco
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Ask An Insurance Industry Insider: Safe Streets Are The Best Way To Bring Down Insurance Costs - Streetsblog New York City

Personal injury lawyers and insurance companies dominate advertising, reflecting a complex system of risk assessment and cost management in insurance.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

fromGothamist
1 day ago
New York City

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
New York City
fromHoodline
3 days ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Tram operator sued over e-scooter rider death

Family of Reuben Abakah sues Tram Operations Limited for negligence after his death from a tram collision, seeking over £200,000 in damages.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

A40 Westway to reopen after month-long closure

The A40 in west London will reopen on Tuesday after major repairs, but weekend closures will continue until July for minor works.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

2 bicyclists hit by Daly City police car; 1 taken to hospital in serious condition, officials say

The accident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Velasco Avenue and Accaia Street, involving a police vehicle and two cyclists.
California
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Mission District

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SFPD Arrests Driver In Chinatown Crash That Killed One Pedestrian, Injured Another

The gentleman was trying to park in a parking spot and lost control of his vehicle, drove across the street and unfortunately hit two folks on the sidewalk.
San Francisco
UK politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'These things confuse me' - Internal emails reveal outgoing MetroLink chief's frustrations with red tape

Seán Sweeney resigned as MetroLink programme director due to personal reasons and frustration with project bureaucracy.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
2 hours ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
#pedestrian-safety
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
#london
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#mcguinness-boulevard
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago
New York City

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
fromBrooklyn Paper
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout * Brooklyn Paper

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Partial redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has resulted in fewer cars, more cyclists, DOT says ahead of full rollout | amNewYork

The redesign of McGuinness Boulevard has led to more cyclists, fewer vehicles, and slightly longer travel times.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
1 week ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Man fatally struck by Queens 7 train, causing morning delays | amNewYork

The 7 line is experiencing delays due to a fatal incident involving a straphanger in Queens.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

4 goons steal car, mow down 72-year-old using walker in NYC Lowe's parking lot: cops

Four young men stole a car from two women in a Brooklyn parking lot, injuring one elderly victim.
#hit-and-run
#mta
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

MTA Workers Park All Over Sidewalks Outside Astoria Facility - Streetsblog New York City

MTA workers are illegally parking on sidewalks, using vests to avoid tickets, while the NYPD fails to enforce parking laws against them.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

One person dead and one with life-threatening injuries' after car hits pedestrians outside Melbourne showgrounds

A grey Toyota mounted the kerb on Langs Road and struck two pedestrians just before 5pm, police said in a statement.
London politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
London
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
#new-york-city
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago
New York City

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

This stunning new bridge in Helsinki is designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and trams-but no cars

"We're looking at quite large new numbers of residents that will be in this part of town. And the decision was made that we need to connect those parts of town across the water to downtown, but that we need to do it in a way that won't increase congestion."
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
#e-bikes
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Crashes Went Down 15% In Harlem Trash Container Zone, As Mamdani Hawks Citywide Rollout - Streetsblog New York City

Crashes and serious injuries significantly decreased in West Harlem after implementing curbside trash containers.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
New York City
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
#road-safety
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What is Complete Streets design and why should we all be using it?

In the 1950s, the Air Force designed cockpits for the average pilot by measuring thousands of pilots and calculating the average for ten key physical dimensions-height, arm length, torso size, etc. They assumed most pilots would be close to average in most dimensions. When researchers actually checked, they found that out of 4,063 pilots, exactly zero were average on all ten dimensions.
Cars
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Man Arrested In West Village WrongWay Crash

A 62-year-old Manhattan man was arrested for criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving after his van struck and killed a 27-year-old woman in a West Village crosswalk in November.
Cars
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Flashing Yellow Lights

Hazard lights do not legalize illegal parking, stopping, or leaving vehicles unattended; drivers remain obligated to obey traffic laws and signals.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Woman killed, child injured in crash in Hayward crosswalk

A 59-year-old woman was killed and a 6-year-old boy injured when a driver struck them at a Hayward crosswalk; driver cooperative, no drugs or alcohol.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills 4-Year-Old At Dangerous Brooklyn Crossing - Streetsblog New York City

The intersection of Linden Boulevard and Rockaway Parkway is designed for danger. Since January 2022, there have been 368 reported crashes in just a three-block radius of the intersection, injuring 215 people, including 29 pedestrians, 11 cyclists and 175 people inside cars, according to city stats mapped by Crash Count.
Brooklyn
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Is The Safety Of Roundabouts Just For Rich People? - Streetsblog USA

Roundabouts, which reduce injury crashes by 80 percent, are disproportionately installed in wealthy and white neighborhoods while being absent from poor and Black neighborhoods across North Carolina.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cycle of Rage: NYC Is A HELLSCAPE For Pedestrians - Streetsblog New York City

Sidewalks, curb-cuts, bus stops and bike lanes are largely unshoveled after the storm, leaving pedestrians, wheelchair users and parents unable to travel safely.
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