#pedestrian-safety
#pedestrian-safety

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.

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

'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.

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.

fromTime Out London

London food

Part of Borough Market is finally being pedestrianised

London food

New cycle and pedestrian safety plan unveiled around busy London train station

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.

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

'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.

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.

fromTime Out London

London food

Part of Borough Market is finally being pedestrianised

London food

New cycle and pedestrian safety plan unveiled around busy London train station

more#urban-planning

#emergency-services

London food

Teenage boy in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car in Crayford

fromIrish Independent

London food

Pedestrian seriously injured following hit-and-run in Dublin

London

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in Dartford

London

Man, 64, taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Sutton

5 days ago

Toronto

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

London food

Teenage boy in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car in Crayford

fromIrish Independent

London food

Pedestrian seriously injured following hit-and-run in Dublin

London

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by car in Dartford

London

Man, 64, taken to hospital after being hit by bus in Sutton

5 days ago

Toronto

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

more#emergency-services

fromwww.bbc.com

Council implements ice cream van ban on street

Cllr Jackie Smith stated that ‘unregulated trading’ raised concerns about pedestrian safety, environmental health, and ‘the preservation of the area’s historic character’.

London

#sfmta

San Francisco

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

fromKqed

San Francisco

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

San Francisco

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

fromKqed

San Francisco

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

more#sfmta

#community-impact

East Bay (California)

Beloved Oakland teacher killed by driver after CHP terminated pursuit, officials say

A beloved teacher, Marvin Boomer, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit that had been called off.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

New York City

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

East Bay (California)

Beloved Oakland teacher killed by driver after CHP terminated pursuit, officials say

A beloved teacher, Marvin Boomer, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit that had been called off.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

New York City

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

more#community-impact

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.

Mission District

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

Alternative transportation

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

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.

Mission District

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

Alternative transportation

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

Brooklyn

Man dies weeks after car crash

San Francisco

Elderly Person and Dog Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Howard Street In SoMa

San Jose Sharks

San Jose: Driver arrested after hitting two pedestrians

4 weeks ago

London politics

Pregnant' woman among two sent to hospital after crash in Lambeth

fromPadailypost

SF parents

Driver suffers medical problem, runs light, hits teen, police say

Toronto

Woman, 68, dies after being hit by school bus in Oshawa | CBC News

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn

Man dies weeks after car crash

San Francisco

Elderly Person and Dog Struck and Killed by Vehicle on Howard Street In SoMa

San Jose Sharks

San Jose: Driver arrested after hitting two pedestrians

4 weeks ago

London politics

Pregnant' woman among two sent to hospital after crash in Lambeth

fromPadailypost

SF parents

Driver suffers medical problem, runs light, hits teen, police say

Toronto

Woman, 68, dies after being hit by school bus in Oshawa | CBC News

more#traffic-incident

fromwww.theguardian.com

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

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

The blind spots on popular American vehicles are expanding significantly, which poses a severe threat to pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Redesigns have worsened visibility.

Cars

fromIndependent

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

#traffic-safety

Cars

fromwww.theguardian.com

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.

fromSFGATE

San Francisco

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

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose Sharks

San Jose will use cameras to catch red light runners - San Jose Spotlight

fromBrownstoner

Alternative transportation

DOT to Redo NYC Intersections to Improve Traffic Safety

San Francisco

SF Civil Grand Jury finds part of 'Vision Zero' failure due to lack police traffic enforcement

Cars

fromwww.theguardian.com

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.

fromSFGATE

San Francisco

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

fromSan Jose Spotlight

San Jose Sharks

San Jose will use cameras to catch red light runners - San Jose Spotlight

fromBrownstoner

Alternative transportation

DOT to Redo NYC Intersections to Improve Traffic Safety

San Francisco

SF Civil Grand Jury finds part of 'Vision Zero' failure due to lack police traffic enforcement

NYC startup

Obvio's stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers | TechCrunch

fromsilive

NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

fromTechCrunch

NYC startup

Obvio's stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers | TechCrunch

fromsilive

NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

No Parking: NYC DOT to redesign intersections to limit vehicle parking and improve cyclist safety

NYC DOT announces redesign of high-crash intersections to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians using a hardened daylighting approach.

#new-york-city

fromBrooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

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

NYC politics

Now Do Cars: Adams and Council Push For E-Bike Speed Limits Ignores The Biggest Danger - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics

Transportation Committee Review: Cars Cars Cars and More Cars - Streetsblog New York City

fromCurbed

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC politics

There's Traffic-Cone Drama on Vanderbilt Avenue

Open Streets in NYC are struggling due to budget cuts and limited resources, despite their popularity with residents.

NYC startup

NYC to Launch 34th Street Busway, Banning Most Cars to Speed Up Transit | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Implementation of a successful transit design from 14th Street to 34th Street aims to enhance bus speeds and pedestrian safety.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

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.

Now Do Cars: Adams and Council Push For E-Bike Speed Limits Ignores The Biggest Danger - Streetsblog New York City

New York City plans to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph, ignoring successful measures to reduce car speeds for enhancing pedestrian safety.

Transportation Committee Review: Cars Cars Cars and More Cars - Streetsblog New York City

New York's Assembly Transportation Committee prioritizes car-related legislation over pedestrian and bicycle safety, with only a minority of bills addressing non-motorist concerns.

fromCurbed

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC politics

There's Traffic-Cone Drama on Vanderbilt Avenue

NYC startup

NYC to Launch 34th Street Busway, Banning Most Cars to Speed Up Transit | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

NYC politics

Driver intentionally struck Lower East Side pedestrian with vehicle after street fight: sources | amNewYork

Toronto

Toronto police seek suspect after man critically injured in Etobicoke hit and run | CBC News

Driver intentionally struck Lower East Side pedestrian with vehicle after street fight: sources | amNewYork

Authorities are searching for a driver who intentionally hit a pedestrian after a fight in Lower East Side.

Toronto

Toronto police seek suspect after man critically injured in Etobicoke hit and run | CBC News

Man in wheelchair killed in Bay Area DUI hit-and-run, police say

Two pedestrians were hit in separate incidents leading to two fatalities in San Jose within two days, raising concerns over traffic safety.

More bike lanes, more greenery coming to Bronx waterfront in 2025

The Harlem River Greenway project will enhance bike and pedestrian access in the Bronx.

Community feedback was integral to the planning of the greenway project.

#cycling-safety

NYC politics

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

fromwww.bbc.com

London politics

Cyclists urged to slow down in the Royal Parks

NYC politics

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

fromwww.bbc.com

London politics

Cyclists urged to slow down in the Royal Parks

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.

fromNews 12 - Default

fromwww.independent.co.uk

East Flatbush neighbors concerned with pedestrian safety after woman struck and killed in crosswalk

Neighbors in East Flatbush are increasingly worried about pedestrian safety following the tragic death of Maurette Lafleur, highlighting ongoing issues with traffic management.

NYC politics

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

Day Around the Bay: Victims of Two SF Pedestrian Collisions ID'd

Two elderly women died in pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, sparking concerns for pedestrian safety.

Retailers are vacating the SF Centre mall, impacting local commercial activity.

fromSFGATE

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

Alternative transportation

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

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SUVs like Range Rovers cause more pedestrian deaths than standard cars, study finds

Large SUVs significantly increase the risk of death for pedestrians and cyclists compared to smaller vehicles.