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New York City
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

OPINION: Canal Street - Not The Vendors - Is the Problem - Streetsblog New York City

Design failures on Canal Street, not vendors, cause congestion, danger, empty storefronts, and informal economies.
#daylighting
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
NYC politics

Hundreds of Community Groups - From the Far Right to the Socialists! - Demand Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Public health

Opinion: Daylighting Corners Would Add Safety While Tackling New York's Placard Elite - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
5 days ago
NYC politics

Hundreds of Community Groups - From the Far Right to the Socialists! - Demand Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
Public health

Opinion: Daylighting Corners Would Add Safety While Tackling New York's Placard Elite - Streetsblog New York City

US politics
fromAustin Monitor
5 days ago

Report shows pedestrian crash deaths in Austin have not decreased - Austin Monitor

Austin has fewer overall automobile crashes than other major Texas cities, but 27.9 percent of pedestrian-involved crashes result in serious injury or death.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

Walmart shopper run over by teen on e-bike inside Northern California store

California: no statewide minimum age for Class 1–2 e-bikes; Class 3 requires riders be 16+; local jurisdictions can set stricter rules.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

PROWAG Passed. Now What? - Streetsblog USA

Connected, accessible sidewalks are essential; their absence forces wheelchair users into streets, increasing crash risk and requiring legal frameworks and investment to correct.
#chatham-square
#protected-bike-lanes
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Opinion: Safer streets in Saratoga build stronger community

As the days shorten, a quick safety plug: If you're walking at dawn or after dusk, carry a small flashlight and wear something reflective. It makes a real difference in how early drivers see you. A lot of change is headed our way, so I want to talk plainly about traffic-what's coming, why some streets feel fast and what we can do together.
California
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Opinion: Safer streets in Saratoga build stronger community

Planned Costco will drastically increase nearby traffic; use simple traffic-calming paint and visibility measures to reduce speeds and protect pedestrians.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

'Embarrassment': Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking Still Flawed at Night - Streetsblog USA

PAEB failed to detect pedestrian dummies about 40% of the time after dark, even at roughly 25 mph under ideal conditions.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

San Jose: Garbage truck runs over man sleeping in alley

A man sleeping in a San Jose alley was run over and killed by a garbage truck; the driver stopped and police are investigating.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Wild on the Walk Side Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Take a picture, save the city. This just in from our friends at CHEKPEDS (which sort of stands for the Clinton-Hell's Kitchen-Chelsea Coalition for Pedestrian Safety): a new app that you need now more than ever. The same people who created the indepensible Crashmapper are back with "Walkmapper," which allows you to snap a picture of a streetscape defect and report it directly to the city and the elected official in that neighborhood. Manhattan Community Board 4 used it recently to report more than 200 missing pedestrian ramps! (It's also great for reporting a missing bike rack, a broken streetlight, or an ill-timed crosswalk light.)
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Eyes on the Bridge: Queensboro Bridge Bike and Pedestrian Paths Are Almost There - Streetsblog New York City

The markings on the former shared path are still the same, however, confusing people into taking the wrong side. And some of the entrances have few or no signs to make clear who should and who shouldn't use them. It's the latest wrinkle after decades of waiting to get a safe crossing for anyone not driving over the 116-year-old bridge - which includes more than 8,500 daily cyclists - after the Adams administration delayed the de Blasio-era project for years.
New York City
New York City
fromWest Side Rag
2 weeks ago

Mid-Block Traffic Light Installed on Busy Upper West Side Thoroughfare

A mid-block traffic light and walk signals have been installed on West 72nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam, improving pedestrian access and safety.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

These traffic lights use AI to always turn green for cyclists

The city is one of a growing number testing technology that uses sensors, anonymous data, and AI to make it easier to cross streets. Made by a company called VivaCity (known as Viva in the U.S.), the sensors can detect cyclists and pedestrians from more than 200 feet away. In some cases, someone on a bike might not need to stop at the corner. Pedestrians can keep walking without breaking their stride.
Artificial intelligence
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

4 changes you'll notice on Southside Berkeley's redesigned streets

Berkeley completed a $16.5 million Southside Complete Streets project adding protected bike lanes, bright-red bus lanes and pedestrian improvements to enhance safety and sustainable travel.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Push to expand parking ban as pedestrians hit out at daily danger'

Guide Dogs urges a UK-wide ban on pavement parking to protect pedestrians, citing safety risks and strong councillor support.
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

NYC DOT To Begin Flatbush Avenue Redesign Project This Week: What To Know

Center-running bus lanes on Flatbush Avenue will replace two vehicle lanes to speed bus commutes, improve safety, and add pedestrian, loading, and bike amenities.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life

They're a crucial part of pedestrian and cyclist safety, and more people should practice them, says Ryan Sharp, a transportation consultant with Alta, a transportation design firm. "It means paying attention to your surroundings and having a constant awareness of the environment so you can anticipate potential hazards," he says. Because if you're a biker or a pedestrian and you get hit by a car, you're likely to be the more injured one.
Public health
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Crosswalks - Streetsblog New York City

City must install stop signs or traffic signals at all painted crosswalks by Jan 1, 2027 to remove ambiguous crossings and improve pedestrian safety.
#road-safety
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Public health

Scarborough cyclists call on city for safer road conditions amid delayed improvement project | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Public health

Scarborough cyclists call on city for safer road conditions amid delayed improvement project | CBC News

Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Southern California Leads State in Traffic Fatalities - Social Media Explorer

Five populous Southern California counties accounted for nearly half of California's 2023 traffic fatalities, with speeding, impaired driving, and pedestrian collisions causing most deaths.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Drivers risk penalties of 5,000 for wet weather driving mistake - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Drivers must be aware of the rules of the road to help keep everyone safe and avoid mishaps like splashing pedestrians, that could end up costing them thousands or adding points to their licence. Motorists need to be extra careful when travelling in the rain, slowing down to allow more time to react to unknown situations and doubling the following distance from the vehicle in front to four seconds, as the vehicle will take longer to come to a stop on the wet road.
Cars
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Don't ditch speed cameras, Ontario municipalities association urge Ford | CBC News

The association representing Ontario's municipalities is urging Premier Doug Ford to reconsider his plan to get rid of automated speed cameras, saying it will put pedestrians at risk. Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will. The premier called the cameras a "cash grab," and suggested that "big huge signs" and "big flashing lights" would more effectively deter speeding.
Toronto
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Jay Z-Backed Times Square Casino Shrinks Sidewalks and Bus Lanes to Serve More Cars - Streetsblog New York City

Caesars Palace Times Square proposal would remove a bus lane and shrink sidewalks, increasing private car and for-hire vehicle traffic and worsening pedestrian safety.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SJ family looking for answers after 75-year-old grandma fatally struck by suspected DUI bicyclist

A 75-year-old San Jose woman died after being struck by an allegedly drug-impaired bicyclist riding westbound on Ocala Avenue.
Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Top 5 States for Pedestrian Deaths in 2023 - California, Texas, and Florida Lead the List - Social Media Explorer

More than 4,000 pedestrians died in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New York in 2023, driven largely by distracted walking and unsafe roadway design.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Why More Communities Are Reconsidering Speed Limits From a Pedestrian's Perspective - Streetsblog USA

Prioritizing nonmotorists and lowering speeds on neighborhood streets reduces pedestrian fatalities and improves safety for walkers and bicyclists.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

London bus crash latest: Several injured after bus crash outside Victoria station

Pedestrian safety at Victoria bus station has been linked to multiple fatal incidents, prompting closures and improvement works to address hazardous layouts and accessibility.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Waymo, premium rideshares can now drive on car-free corridor of SF's Market St. for limited service

"Muni has become 14% faster and more reliable, and the number of roadway crashes and injuries on Market Street has decreased 40% since the since this part of Market Street was made exclusively, exclusive for people walking, biking and taking public transportation," said Luke Bornheimer with Streets Forward.
San Francisco
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Burlingame Mourns a Little Boy Lost to Traffic Violence - Streetsblog San Francisco

A four-year-old child, Ayden Fang, was fatally struck by an SUV in Burlingame, prompting a community vigil and renewed calls for pedestrian safety improvements.
#burlingame
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Public health

Car in Burlingame Crash Was Hit by E-Bike Before Striking, Killing 4-Year-Old Boy on Sidewalk

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Public health

Car in Burlingame Crash Was Hit by E-Bike Before Striking, Killing 4-Year-Old Boy on Sidewalk

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | A casino in Times Square is a bad bet for our streets | amNewYork

A proposed Times Square casino will increase vehicle traffic, emissions, pedestrian conflicts, and congestion, undermining congestion-pricing gains and transit-focused goals.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Hit-and-run crash leaves 52-year-old man dead near JFK Airport: cops

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver in Queens, prompting an ongoing police investigation.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Contributor: How many kids must die before L.A. makes streets safer?

Preventable incidents in Koreatown claim lives, highlighting the urgent need for improved pedestrian safety measures.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Why Oakland residents are pushing back against street upgrades in Chinatown

Oakland's Chinatown will receive major upgrades to increase pedestrian safety, including widened sidewalks and lane reductions.
#traffic-accident
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Pedestrian safety project on Montague Street draws mixed reactions in Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights residents express mixed feelings about pedestrian upgrades aimed at increasing safety and expanding pedestrian space.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Fixing Canal Street Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Manhattan Bridge's Canal Street terminus changes are initiated due to a tragic accident, but the full-scale redesign remains unfulfilled.
#traffic-incident
fromGothamist
3 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

fromGothamist
3 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

90-Year-Old Man Killed in Sheepshead Bay Moped Hit-and-Run

A 90-year-old man was struck and killed by a moped while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Central Coast city is finally fixing its most dangerous street

The Santa Barbara Transportation and Circulation Committee is nearing the start of construction on a 3.1-mile transformation of Cliff Drive, addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Environment
#traffic-safety
fromsilive
3 months ago
New York City

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

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

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

Public health
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Rider on electric scooter hits, kills pedestrian in San Francisco

A 77-year-old man died after being struck by an electric scooter while crossing Market Street in San Francisco.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

After a pedestrian was killed, Berkeley eyes safety upgrades for Claremont Avenue

Safety improvements are planned for Claremont Avenue following a fatal pedestrian incident, aimed at redesigning the road for better pedestrian safety.
fromsilive
3 months ago
New York City

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

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
NYC politics

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

fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

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

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Friday Video: Krakow is a Polish Pedestrian Paradise - Streetsblog New York City

In Krakow, car drivers stop for pedestrians, not just in crosswalks, but even for those approaching or considering entering a crosswalk.
Berlin
New York City
fromPlanetizen
3 months ago

NYC Pedestrian-Focused Traffic Signals Reduce Injury Crashes by 33%

New York City reduced pedestrian crashes by 33% with leading pedestrian intervals that allow pedestrians a head start at intersections.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Sunset Park residents call for improvements on a deadly stretch of Third Avenue

Call for safety improvements on Third Avenue in Sunset Park due to high incidence of traffic injuries and fatalities.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Pedestrian Killed In Mission Terrace Hit-and-Run Collision

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a fleeing vehicle in Mission Terrace, marking San Francisco's 10th pedestrian fatality of the year.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago
San Francisco

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

San Francisco's speeding rates surpass expectations, with nearly 100,000 warning notices issued since launching speed cameras.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Scooterist Kills Pedestrian on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

A scooter rider fatally struck a pedestrian crossing Market Street, marking the ninth such fatality in San Francisco this year.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Elderly Pedestrian Killed In Scooter Collision at 6th and Market

A 77-year-old pedestrian was killed in a collision with a Lime scooter in San Francisco, marking the ninth pedestrian death this year.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

'Horrific danger' as Eltham pedestrian crossing left broken for days

A pedestrian crossing on Eltham High Street, near McDonald's, was left unrepaired for six days, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
#hit-and-run
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Two pedestrians killed by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn | amNewYork

Two pedestrians were killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Miami driver killed a pedestrian - then he escaped on foot, cops say

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run incident in North Miami-Dade early Sunday.
Chicago
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Speeding driver broke red light and knocked down and killed elderly woman

Philip Ormond was sentenced to over four years for causing death through dangerous driving after hitting a pedestrian while speeding.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

City officials get green light to remove Brooklyn bike lane despite cyclists' objections

A judge approved the removal of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, converting it back to an unprotected lane.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Pedestrian dies in Berkeley traffic collision

A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Berkeley. The collision occurred at 9:25 p.m. on Claremont Avenue.
Public health
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council - Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote? - Streetsblog New York City

The bill would prohibit cars from parking within 20 feet of intersections to improve visibility where pedestrians cross from behind parked cars.
New York City
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Mountain View weighs El Monte 'road diet' after pedestrian fatalities - San Jose Spotlight

The proposed road improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety on El Monte Avenue, reducing traffic lanes and adding features like buffered bike lanes and refuge islands.
San Francisco
NYC real estate
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Eyes on the Street: DOT's 'Broadway Vision' Starts to Clear Up - Streetsblog New York City

Broadway is being transformed into a 'linear plaza' for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing urban space and transportation options.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Driver arrested, 5 in hospital after car hits parked vehicles and pedestrian in Scarborough | CBC News

A driver was arrested after colliding with parked vehicles and a pedestrian, resulting in five minor injuries.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Council implements ice cream van ban on street

Greenwich Council has banned ice cream selling on King William Walk, citing pedestrian safety and environmental health concerns.
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago

SFMTA Coming Up Short on Daylighting SF's Red Curbs, Parents Say | KQED

Frustration exists over pedestrian safety measures being inadequately enforced in high-collision areas.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Crown Heights community mourns 8-year-old killed in traffic collision

Witnesses stated the driver, who had a green light, remained at the scene and expressed deep sorrow following the tragic accident that claimed the child's life.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Washington State Is About To Have the First Pro-'Woonerf' Law in America - Streetsblog USA

"[Shared streets] create the kind of environment that everybody wants to live in...where it's beautiful and desirable to be out in the street enjoying the city, meeting their neighbors..."
Alternative transportation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
4 months ago

Woman in her 80s rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Muswell Hill

"A vehicle was in collision with a woman in her 80s at the location. She was taken to hospital where thankfully her injuries were not deemed life-threatening or changing."
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I'm glad we have rules. I just don't expect people to follow them | Dave Schilling

Rules serve as the backbone of society, yet many often forget to actively engage with them, leading to frustration when others don't follow suit.
Coffee
Cars
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Study: America's Blind Spots Are Expanding - Streetsblog USA

Blind spots on popular vehicles are increasing, jeopardizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Federal regulators are failing to address vehicle design issues that contribute to rising deaths among vulnerable road users.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Dublin Bus brands Fine Gael's comments in its transport plan 'misleading and unhelpful'

Dublin Bus has criticized Fine Gael's claims that 'buses can endanger pedestrians' as "misleading and unhelpful," reflecting concerns over public safety discourse.
London politics
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