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fromFast Company
1 day 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Head-on train collision near Copenhagen leaves four critically injured

The collision involved two yellow and grey trains, both showing significant damage to their fronts, and occurred in a wooded area north of Copenhagen.
Europe news
#aviation
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
6 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
US news
fromABC11 Raleigh-Durham
6 days ago

New video shows close call between plane, vehicle at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

An American Airlines pilot had to stop abruptly at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to avoid a collision with a vehicle on the taxiway.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Some Big Questions Here': CNN's Aviation Expert Says a Comms Review of LaGuardia Crash Will Be Crucial

The crash at LaGuardia raised serious concerns about communication breakdowns between air traffic control and emergency responders.
#air-traffic-control
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Transportation celebrates air traffic control modernization, asks lawmakers for more funding

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks additional funding to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system, aiming for completion before President Trump leaves office.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Transportation celebrates air traffic control modernization, asks lawmakers for more funding

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seeks additional funding to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system, aiming for completion before President Trump leaves office.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days 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.
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day 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.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Three Theories About Why U.S. Car Crash Deaths Are Plummeting - Streetsblog USA

U.S. traffic deaths dropped nearly 12 percent between 2024 and 2025, marking the largest single-year decline since at least 1999, though 37,810 deaths still occurred.
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
fromsfist.com
3 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
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Tesla Driver Alarmed as FSD Takes Him Directly Into the Path of an Oncoming Train

About the time I realized I was moving, the bar is right there, like right in front of me. I would like to say I wasn't rattled, but it rattled me just a wee little bit, you know.
Toronto startup
#tsa
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
US politics
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 weeks ago

TSA Lines Are Returning to Normal at Airports Across the US

TSA officer pay resumption has significantly reduced airport security wait times across major U.S. airports after weeks of delays due to the government shutdown.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Senator decries new shoes-on security policy at US airports as reckless'

The new TSA policy allowing shoes on during scans raises security concerns, according to Senator Tammy Duckworth.
Canada news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Investigator Sent to Deadly LaGuardia Crash Was Stuck in TSA Line for Three Hours NTSB Had to Beg' to Let Her Through

Long TSA security lines delayed investigators responding to a deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, highlighting systemic issues in aviation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

SIU investigating Orillia school bus crash where youth was seriously hurt | CBC News

A dump truck collided with a school bus in Orillia, resulting in serious injuries to a young person and an ongoing SIU investigation.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
23 hours ago

NYC wigmaker now blames 'medical emergency' for horrid crash that killed mom, young daughters

Miriam Yarimi blames a medical emergency for a crash that killed a mother and her daughters, claiming it absolves her of liability.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Two Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday | Fortune

Both of the Southwest pilots involved in this incident over the weekend told the air traffic controller that they received alarms from their collision avoidance systems that directed them to take action with one plane climbing while the other dove to avoid the potential midair collision.
US news
Cars
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Why hands-free systems in self-driving cars aren't actually safer, according to the NTSB | Fortune

Driver assistance systems are convenient but do not enhance safety, leading to increased driver distraction and reliance on technology.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Six Inches' From Disaster: Florida School Bus Carrying Children Clipped by Freight Train

A school bus carrying children narrowly avoided a collision with a freight train in Florida, leading to charges against the driver for child neglect.
#aviation-safety
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 month ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
Austin
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

New runway collision warning technology could significantly enhance aviation safety by providing pilots with immediate alerts.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

NTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system

A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
Los Angeles
fromMail Online
1 month ago

America's most dangerous airport runways MAPPED after LaGuardia crash

Federal officials have identified 291 high-risk runway 'hot spots' across U.S. airports, increasing the likelihood of runway incursions and near-collisions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
3 weeks ago

What Was Behind the T.S.A. Meltdown?

The airport experience deteriorated due to unpaid T.S.A. agents, leading to unprecedented wait times and chaos for travelers.
#air-canada-crash
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
Canada news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 weeks ago

A runway safety alert didn't notify ATC of a potential collision before the deadly Air Canada crash, the NTSB head said

The ASDE-X system failed to activate before the Air Canada crash due to vehicle proximity and lack of a transponder on the fire truck.
#air-canada
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

USDOT says LaGuardia Airport is well staffed following fatal collision that left two pilots dead; investigation continues

An Air Canada Express plane crashed into a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and prompting a federal investigation.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Pilot and copilot killed in collision between jet and fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Canada news
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

'I messed up': overworked air traffic controller's admission about deadly La Guardia crash | Fortune

Passengers acted quickly to escape an Air Canada jet after a collision with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, resulting in fatalities and injuries.
US news
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

FAA changes air safety rule after near miss at Calif. airport

The FAA has changed regulations, requiring air traffic controllers to use radar for separation between helicopters and airplanes to prevent collisions.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

SFO, Oakland on FAA's 'Hot Spot' List of Airports Most at Risk of Runway Close Calls

Nine Bay Area airports, including SFO and Oakland, are on the FAA's hot spot list for ground collision and near-miss risks due to confusing layouts and busy runway crossings.
#laguardia-airport
NYC parents
fromNewsday
4 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
fromLapresse.US
1 month ago
Canada news

New York: collision on the runway at LaGuardia Airport between a plane and a service vehicle; flights suspended - Lapresse.US

NYC parents
fromNewsday
4 weeks ago

What to know about the safety system that failed to prevent the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia

Ground collision prevention systems at LaGuardia Airport failed, leading to a crash involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck.
US news
fromGothamist
4 weeks ago

NTSB flags missing transponder, tower staffing in LaGuardia crash

The runway collision at LaGuardia involved a fire truck without a transponder and insufficient air traffic controller staffing, leading to two pilot fatalities.
Canada news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What we know about the LaGuardia Airport crash

Two pilots died after a plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, injuring 41 others, with an investigation underway.
fromLapresse.US
1 month ago
Canada news

New York: collision on the runway at LaGuardia Airport between a plane and a service vehicle; flights suspended - Lapresse.US

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

When Warning Lights Flash Red

President Trump's deployment of ICE agents at airports highlights governance failures amid rising air traffic safety concerns and recent aviation tragedies.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

Senate Republicans Might Be Tricking Trump Into Ending the TSA Disaster

Congress is considering a plan to end the DHS shutdown and address airport security lines amid election season pressures.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Congress loses a flying perk as DHS shutdown continues

Members of Congress will lose special flight services from Delta Airlines due to the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

'No practical use': TSA experts say Trump's ICE deployments won't help with airport security

Shifting ICE personnel to airports aims to alleviate TSA staffing shortages but will have minimal impact on security operations.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The TSA staff shortage is dragging on at U.S. airports. Some experts say privatization is the solution

Private security contractors at some U.S. airports maintain continuous operations during government shutdowns because their federal contracts ensure uninterrupted funding, unlike TSA-staffed airports that face disruptions.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and concerns over airport screening delays.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
1 month ago

Congress is about to chase rail freight onto American roads. It risks thousands of deaths | Fortune

The Railway Safety Act would divert freight from safer rail to riskier trucks despite rail safety improving 44% since 2000, making inclusion in surface transportation reauthorization counterproductive.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

If technology could bring traffic fatalities down to nearly zero, why not embrace it?

Compact, low-rise villages and cities made sense based on how far people could reasonably travel on foot or by horse. This was true all the way up until the late 1800s. Then came an invention that let people travel incredible distances in seconds, entirely reshaping cities with dense population clusters.
Miscellaneous
Public health
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Community urges council to close train crossing after deaths

Close the Churchill Avenue Caltrain crossing to prevent further student suicides near Palo Alto High School.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'

The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
#aviation-accident
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Heads Down! Hands Up!' Passengers Capture Scary Moment Feds Storm Plane to Deal With Possible Security Matter'

Southwest Flight 2094 made an emergency landing in Atlanta after a possible security matter, with federal officers and police boarding to detain a passenger amid reports of a bomb threat.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Burbank Airport could be next scene of mid-air crash, airlines warn NTSB

Commercial airlines warn the next deadly mid-air collision could occur at Burbank Airport; the NTSB urges the FAA to take immediate safety action.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Trump Department Responsible for Airline Safety Using AI to Write New Regulations, So They Can Be Churned Out as Fast as Possible

"exciting new AI tools available to DOT rule writers to help us do our job better and faster."
US politics
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