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fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | Our children are not safe until street daylighting' is universal | amNewYork

In 2020, a 10-year-old boy was killed by a truck driver while walking to school with his mother in Corona, Queens. In 2021, a driver killed one child and seriously injured another in front of a school in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. In 2022, a 15-year-old girl was killed by a school bus driver in front of James Madison High School in Sheepshead Bay.
New York City
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days 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
5 days 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 week 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 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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
1 month ago
Public health

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

fromsfist.com
1 month 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
#traffic-accidents
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Carnage from Compromise: Walk SF Speaks Out After Another Senior Killed on Geary - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Carnage from Compromise: Walk SF Speaks Out After Another Senior Killed on Geary - Streetsblog San Francisco

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
New York City

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

fromGothamist
1 month ago
New York City

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

#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
2 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
2 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
1 month 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
2 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
New York City

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
New York City

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#road-safety
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month 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
NYC politics

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

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

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.
Chicago
fromIndependent
2 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
2 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.
#traffic-collision
fromStreetsblog
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
NYC politics
fromsilive
2 months ago

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

Pedestrian error is a growing concern in Staten Island, with many injuries resulting from distractions like phones and unsafe crossing behavior.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Flatbush Ave. Could Be Brooklyn's First Great Transitway (If It's Done Right) - Streetsblog New York City

Flatbush's proposed center-running bus lane aims to enhance transit efficiency and pedestrian safety in Brooklyn.
#transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
NYC politics

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.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months 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.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

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.
#bronx
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

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.
fromBronx Times
3 months ago
NYC parents

78-year-old woman struck and killed by SUV driver in Bronx - Bronx Times

A 78-year-old woman was killed by a driver while walking in the Bronx, raising concerns about pedestrian safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

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.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Contemporary Garden City / L'atelier DEV architecture

Bon Air neighborhood retains its village-like character while facing challenges from car dominance, prompting a masterplan to restore pedestrian-friendly spaces.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident

Eyewitness accounts reveal a chaotic scene as a car drove through a crowd in Liverpool, with many people scattering and a group chasing the vehicle.
Liverpool FC
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYPD squad car strikes 2 people in outdoor dining area while trying to avoid crash with taxi : police

An NYPD patrol car struck two pedestrians after swerving to avoid a taxi in Morningside Heights, causing injuries but all involved are stable.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"We're going to double the sidewalk space, shorten the sidewalks, so that the avenue is safer to cross, green the avenue with more than 230 tree planters and adding new seating and better lighting."
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months 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.
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