#traffic safety
#traffic safety

Adams Backs Lower Speed Limits, Calls Crashes 'Accidents' - Streetsblog New York City

New York City drivers should slow down to potentially lower speed limits to 20 mph on some streets. [ more ]

Streetsblog

1 week ago

Gov. Hochul Backs Red Light Camera Renewal - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul supports reauthorizing NYC's red light camera program while not explicitly advocating for an expansion. [ more ]

SFGATE

1 month ago

Automated speed cameras coming to SF streets sooner than expected

Automated speed enforcement cameras to be installed in San Francisco by 2025.

Legislation and pilot program enable automated ticketing of drivers exceeding speed limits. [ more ]

silive

NYC seeking state approval for expansion of red light camera program, report says

Proposal to expand NYC red light camera program

Current red light camera coverage in NYC [ more ]

silive

4 months ago

Gov. Hochul wants to allow NYC to lower its speed limits, report says

Governor Kathy Hochul plans to push for legislation that would give New York City control of its speed limit.

This marks the second year in a row that Hochul is attempting to pass the legislation, named after a 12-year-old boy who was killed in 2013. [ more ]

SFGATE

SF to see more parking ticket enforcement by the end of the month

Crackdown on illegal parking to enhance street safety in San Francisco. [ more ]

Mission Local

1 month ago

District 7 candidates talk road safety after West Portal fatal crash

Traffic fatalities have increased in San Francisco since 2014 despite the Vision Zero plan.

Candidates are proposing solutions like changing bus stop configurations and enforcing traffic regulations to prevent accidents. [ more ]

BKReader

NYC Speeds Toward Safer Streets: 20 MPH Limit Set to Roll Out Citywide

The City Council will gain authority to lower the default speed limit to 20 mph on most streets in New York City. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Car crashes killed more people than homicides in Los Angeles last year

Record high traffic deaths in Los Angeles in 2023, surpassing homicides for the first time in a decade.

LAPD focusing on addressing the rise in collisions, but advocates say more needs to be done to make streets safer. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Children's Museum calls for safety upgrades after child's death

Pedestrian safety concerns after a 4-year-old girl's tragic accident in Boston's Seaport District.

Local efforts towards immediate safety improvements in the area. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

SF transportation agency wants to expand 'No Turn On Red' restrictions in city

San Francisco is considering adding 'No Turn On Red' signs in downtown areas to enhance pedestrian safety.

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency found 92% compliance with existing 'No Turn On Red' restrictions in the Tenderloin District. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Safety Activists Close a Lane on Franklin - Streetsblog San Francisco

A community group took action in installing a lane reduction on Franklin Street in San Francisco after a long delay by the city.

The lane reduction initiative was aimed at enhancing safety for pedestrians and reducing speeding near an elementary school in response to a tragic incident. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Greenpoint woman dies of injuries after being hit by truck in crosswalk * Brooklyn Paper

A Greenpoint woman died after being hit by a truck driver while crossing the street.

Advocates call for traffic safety measures to prevent similar tragedies. [ more ]

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ABC7 San Francisco

Sen. Wiener introduces CA bill to physically stop cars from going 10 mph over speed limit

Sen. Scott Wiener is introducing bills to make streets safer in California. One bill would require new cars to have 'speed governors' that limit speed to 10 mph over the speed limit. Another bill would require large trucks to install side guards to prevent accidents.

Wiener believes these measures are 'commonsense actions' to protect public safety. He argues that most people support speed limits and do not want others driving more than 10 mph over the limit. [ more ]

Streetsblog

1 week ago

Bicycling

Monday's Headlines: East New York's New Bikes Lanes Reduced Crashes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Protected bike lanes in Cozine and Wortman avenues in East New York reduced crashes by over 55%, countering claims of decreased safety by local council member. [ more ]

www.enfieldindependent.co.uk

5 days ago

London

Dangerous junction 'badly needs' pedestrian crossings

Implementing pedestrian crossings at a major junction in Palmers Green is crucial for safety and accessibility, especially for vulnerable groups. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

Major speed limit changes coming to these Sutton and Merton roads

Speed limits on South London roads being reduced earlier than planned by TfL.

TfL's Vision Zero Action Plan aims to reduce collisions and make roads safer. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

6 months ago

London

E-scooters blamed for bus injuries as drivers slam on brakes to avoid riders

Bus drivers are having to slam on the brakes to avoid people riding e-scooters and e-bikes recklessly in London.

Elderly passengers are the most at risk of being hurt as a result of reckless riding.

Transport for London has failed to meet targets for reducing deaths and serious injuries involving buses. [ more ]

Boston.com

2 weeks ago

Boston

Former State Police sergeant gets 3 years for role in overtime scam

A former Massachusetts State Police sergeant is sentenced to three years in federal prison for overtime fraud, paying restitution and forfeiting funds. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

Cars

All New U.S. Cars Must Carry Automatic Brakes by 2029

All new cars in the US after 2029 must have automatic emergency braking. The systems will be required to start braking at 90 m.p.h. in imminent collision scenarios. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

6 months ago

Cars

You shouldn't be driving over 100 mphand your car shouldn't let you

NTSB recommends automakers install technology to prevent reckless speeding

NTSB calls on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to mandate it [ more ]

www.amny.com

4 weeks ago

Student struck by passing vehicle after school bus exit

School district emphasizes safety around schools and bus stops [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

6 months ago

Education

Students urge drivers to slow down near South Bay schools in new campaign to make streets safer

Westmont High School students have partnered with the City of San Jose for a 'Slow Down' campaign to promote traffic safety.

The campaign addresses risky driving behaviors during school drop-off and pickups.

San Jose will install speed cameras to improve road safety. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Sorry, speeders: New bill would require speed-limiting devices in California cars

California Senate proposed a bill that would require vehicles sold in the state to be equipped with speed governors to limit how fast they can go.

The speed governors would use GPS technology or cameras to verify the speed limit in a particular area and slow down a speeding vehicle if it approaches 10 mph over the limit. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times