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Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Three people injured, one critically, during crash that involved Miami police officer

A pedestrian is critically injured following a two-car crash involving a Miami police officer.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Voters to Pols: Don't Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?) - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Activists Walk the Queensboro Bridge to Demand More Space for Pedestrians, But Lane Reverts to Cars Anyway - Streetsblog New York City

Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Three people injured, one critically, during crash that involved Miami police officer

A pedestrian is critically injured following a two-car crash involving a Miami police officer.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Voters to Pols: Don't Forget Street Safety (Um, But How Do You Define It?) - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Activists Walk the Queensboro Bridge to Demand More Space for Pedestrians, But Lane Reverts to Cars Anyway - Streetsblog New York City

#traffic-accident
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
6 days ago

Brooklyn driver charged for deadly crash that killed 62-year-old woman

A Brooklyn man was arrested for a crash that killed a pedestrian at a busy intersection, charged with multiple offenses.
Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
6 days ago

Brooklyn driver charged for deadly crash that killed 62-year-old woman

A Brooklyn man was arrested for a crash that killed a pedestrian at a busy intersection, charged with multiple offenses.
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

Actually, Making It Easier to See at NYC Intersections Would Be Dangerous, DOT Argues

New York City's pedestrian visibility at intersections is critically compromised by parked cars.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | Manhattan transit projects putting pedestrians, and businesses, first | amNewYork

Transformation of 34th Street into a busway aims to ease congestion and improve transit in Midtown Manhattan.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed In Bayview Hit-and-Run, Marking Sixth Pedestrian Death of 2025

Six pedestrian fatalities have occurred in San Francisco in less than five months, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

'Senseless vanity project': Sadiq Khan faces backlash over Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans

Concerns arise regarding Mayor Sadiq's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, with calls for more detailed proposals and safety considerations.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

Actually, Making It Easier to See at NYC Intersections Would Be Dangerous, DOT Argues

New York City's pedestrian visibility at intersections is critically compromised by parked cars.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | Manhattan transit projects putting pedestrians, and businesses, first | amNewYork

Transformation of 34th Street into a busway aims to ease congestion and improve transit in Midtown Manhattan.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed In Bayview Hit-and-Run, Marking Sixth Pedestrian Death of 2025

Six pedestrian fatalities have occurred in San Francisco in less than five months, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

'Senseless vanity project': Sadiq Khan faces backlash over Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans

Concerns arise regarding Mayor Sadiq's plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, with calls for more detailed proposals and safety considerations.
#urban-design
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

NYC street safety: What's being done to protect New Yorkers after rash of deadly collisions this spring? * Brooklyn Paper

Increased spring activity for cyclists and pedestrians in NYC raises collision risks following recent fatalities.
The NYC Department of Transportation has added many protected bike lanes to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Pedestrian's Death Raises E-Bike Safety Concerns in Greenpoint

E-bikes are gaining popularity in NYC, but safety concerns, especially following a recent accident, challenge their integration into urban traffic.
NYC politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

NYC street safety: What's being done to protect New Yorkers after rash of deadly collisions this spring? * Brooklyn Paper

Increased spring activity for cyclists and pedestrians in NYC raises collision risks following recent fatalities.
The NYC Department of Transportation has added many protected bike lanes to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Pedestrian's Death Raises E-Bike Safety Concerns in Greenpoint

E-bikes are gaining popularity in NYC, but safety concerns, especially following a recent accident, challenge their integration into urban traffic.
NYC politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
#cycling-safety
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Day 1: Criminal Court Judge Issues Safety Lectures to Cyclists, Including Citi Bike Celeb - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Day 1: Criminal Court Judge Issues Safety Lectures to Cyclists, Including Citi Bike Celeb - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC must stop treating cyclists like a special class - for everyone's safety

The lawsuit highlights issues with the NYPD's ticketing of cyclists under the flawed 'go with the walk' law.
#traffic-incident
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Redwood City man allegedly chased driver who hit him, then crashed into pedestrians

Ignoring police advice, a 19-year-old man injured pedestrians while pursuing a vehicle that hit him.
The chase led to multiple pedestrian injuries, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Woman Killed By Driver As She Crossed Brooklyn Street, Police Say

A 68-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Out-of-control NYC driver hits two kids, 1 adult during evening rush - leaving girl, 7, with broken femur: cops

A driver struck three pedestrians outside a Queens charter school, injuring two children and an adult.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

101-year-old woman killed after collision involving unlicensed driver in Brooklyn

A 101-year-old woman died after being hit by an unlicensed driver while crossing at a marked intersection.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Families, advocates grieve and call for action after Saturday's fatal crash in Brooklyn involving reckless driving

San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Redwood City man allegedly chased driver who hit him, then crashed into pedestrians

Ignoring police advice, a 19-year-old man injured pedestrians while pursuing a vehicle that hit him.
The chase led to multiple pedestrian injuries, highlighting the dangers of reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 week ago

Woman Killed By Driver As She Crossed Brooklyn Street, Police Say

A 68-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Out-of-control NYC driver hits two kids, 1 adult during evening rush - leaving girl, 7, with broken femur: cops

A driver struck three pedestrians outside a Queens charter school, injuring two children and an adult.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

101-year-old woman killed after collision involving unlicensed driver in Brooklyn

A 101-year-old woman died after being hit by an unlicensed driver while crossing at a marked intersection.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Families, advocates grieve and call for action after Saturday's fatal crash in Brooklyn involving reckless driving

#local-news
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Three Brooklynites killed in car crashes over three-day period: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Three fatal car crashes occurred in Brooklyn over three days, raising concerns about pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 months ago

Three Brooklynites killed in car crashes over three-day period: NYPD * Brooklyn Paper

Three fatal car crashes occurred in Brooklyn over three days, raising concerns about pedestrian safety.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

A driver inhaled hippy crack' at the wheel. Seconds later, she ran over a pedestrian

"This incident has had a significant impact on not only my life, but my family's life. I cannot get upstairs, and my daughter has become my full-time carer."
UK news
#san-francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

'These are people's lives': Where SF traffic fatalities stand after deadly year

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Pedestrian Struck At Geary And 39th Has Died, Marking The Third Pedestrian Death Of 2025

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

'These are people's lives': Where SF traffic fatalities stand after deadly year

fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Pedestrian Struck At Geary And 39th Has Died, Marking The Third Pedestrian Death Of 2025

San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Calif. city issues thousands of tickets for a law that SF doesn't enforce

San Diego issued 4,200 tickets under the controversial daylighting law which is difficult to enforce.
NYC parents
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

GoFundMe started for family of boy killed by school bus in Hyde Park

Community mobilizes for pedestrian safety after tragedy in Hyde Park, raising over $27,000 for the victim's family.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Distracted teenager stops on train tracks to check phone in shocking CCTV footage

Network Rail has released shocking CCTV footage to emphasize the dangers of pedestrian distractions at level crossings, showing various risky behaviors by pedestrians.
Gadgets
#hit-and-run
SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Teen's pursuit of hit-and-run driver ends in pedestrians injured

Ignoring police instructions, a teenager chasing a hit-and-run driver struck pedestrians, leading to serious injuries and multiple charges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Hit-And-Run Victim Allegedly Strikes Pedestrians While Pursuing Vehicle

A hit-and-run victim became a suspect after he chased the driver and hit pedestrians.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Motorist hits 4 pedestrians on TMU campus walkway, sending 2 to hospital: Toronto police | CBC News

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island driver sentenced in hit-run that killed woman. Was 'in shock' when he fled, attorney said

SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Teen's pursuit of hit-and-run driver ends in pedestrians injured

Ignoring police instructions, a teenager chasing a hit-and-run driver struck pedestrians, leading to serious injuries and multiple charges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Hit-And-Run Victim Allegedly Strikes Pedestrians While Pursuing Vehicle

A hit-and-run victim became a suspect after he chased the driver and hit pedestrians.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto

Motorist hits 4 pedestrians on TMU campus walkway, sending 2 to hospital: Toronto police | CBC News

fromsilive
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Staten Island driver sentenced in hit-run that killed woman. Was 'in shock' when he fled, attorney said

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Friday's Headlines: Double DOT Incompetence Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration faces heavy criticism for delaying pedestrian access on the Queensboro Bridge, prompting demands for immediate action.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

Crossing promised at junction where pedestrians 'feel their lives are at risk'

Margaret Mullane, MP for Dagenham and Rainham, stated that constituents feel their lives are at risk when at the junction of Rainham Road South and Reede Road.
London politics
NYC politics
fromWest Side Rag
1 month ago

Monday Bulletin: Woman Who Slipped on Fish Guts Outside UWS Citarella Awarded $6M; Former UWS Mermaid Inn Site Becomes Construction Zone; UWS Tenant Leader Asks for NYCHA Investigation

A woman was awarded $6.45 million after slipping on fish guts outside a grocery store, highlighting pedestrian safety responsibilities.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In safety push, food delivery companies will have to apply for a new permit to operate in Boston

For far too long, third-party delivery platforms have operated in Boston as if the rules don't apply to them. Their business models prioritize speed and profits.
Boston food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

No red curb, no ticket: Berkeley backs off on fining drivers for parking near crosswalks

The new street safety law aims to lower pedestrian and car crashes by restricting parking within 20 feet of crosswalks, with a $64 ticket for violators.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Man in life-threatening condition after being struck by vehicle in North York | CBC News

A 62-year-old man remains in life-threatening condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Bathurst Street on Saturday night in North York.
Toronto
#traffic-safety
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three - Streetsblog New York City

A driver with a suspended license killed three pedestrians and injured another after crashing into a taxi while driving recklessly on a city street.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Speed limit in Dumbo to be lowered to 20 mph as nabe becomes Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone' Brooklyn Paper

Dumbo's speed limit drops to 20 mph as part of Brooklyn's first Regional Slow Zone for enhanced safety.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three - Streetsblog New York City

A driver with a suspended license killed three pedestrians and injured another after crashing into a taxi while driving recklessly on a city street.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Jaywalking in NYC is set to be legal - but there was hardly any enforcement when it was a crime

"Although jaywalking is a common practice in New York City, it can have deadly consequences," Forione said. "Over the last five years, 200 people lost their lives while crossing the street mid-block or against the signal, making up about 34 percent of all pedestrian fatalities."
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Brooklyn man hit and killed by e-bike while crossing street: cops

Luis Cruz, a 49-year-old man, was tragically killed by an e-bike while crossing Franklin Street in Brooklyn, resulting in severe head trauma.
Brooklyn
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man bailed after fatal crash on Strand

The Met Police announced that a 26-year-old man has been released on conditional bail following a fatal crash on the Strand in central London.
London politics
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Urban Transportation Commission criticizes I-35 frontage road plan - Austin Monitor

The Urban Transportation Commission opposes widening Interstate 35 frontage roads in Austin, citing safety and connectivity concerns.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NJ most dangerous state for pedestrians: data

Out of 2,901 fatal car crashes in the Garden State between 2018 and 2022, a staggering 915 - or 31.5% - involved vehicles that killed pedestrians.
NYC politics
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