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fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban | CBC News

Ford spent weeks railing against speed cameras, calling them a "cash grab" because of the revenue they generate for municipalities, then his government passed last month a ban on their use as of Friday. The premier has also said speed cameras don't work to slow drivers down, but evidence collected by municipalities and Hospital for Sick Children researchers found they do.
Canada news
Remodel
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Fire Department debates safe street advocates on Oakland road design

Oakland's updated fire code debate pits fire-truck clearance requirements against safe-streets advocates seeking narrower, traffic-calming road designs.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Bikelashers Beware! Court Street Redesign Has Turned Chaos to Safety - Streetsblog New York City

A 1.3-mile protected bike lane on Court Street removed a travel lane, provided a safer cycling connection, and reduced a major cut-through danger on a previously hazardous thoroughfare.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Speed cameras across Ontario to be removed in 2 weeks, transportation minister says | CBC News

Ontario will remove speed cameras in two weeks, with uncertain timing and funding for alternative traffic calming measures promised by the provincial government.
#protected-bike-lanes
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes' Anti-Bike Lawsuit - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes' Anti-Bike Lawsuit - Streetsblog New York City

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks 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.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Friday Video: Drool Over This London School Street - Streetsblog New York City

Play streets around a London cricket stadium convert half the perimeter into calm, child-focused spaces where children play freely and parents socialize, reducing car dominance.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

22 municipal leaders sign letter urging Ford to reconsider speed camera ban | CBC News

Municipal leaders demand compromise to keep automated speed enforcement in school zones or full provincial reimbursement if a province-wide ban is imposed.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Eye on the Hills: Reckless driving at Oakland corner causing complaints

A wide Oakland hills intersection attracts reckless driving and noise, endangering pedestrians and cyclists while neighbors await city traffic-calming measures.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: An 'Oh the Urbanity'/Streetfilms Montreal Mashup - Streetsblog USA

Montreal combines expanding protected bike networks, traffic-calmed streets, long open public spaces, and fast, expanding transit, enabling easy travel by biking, walking, and train.
NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Brooklyn Parents Push for Paris-Style School Street - Streetsblog New York City

Local parents propose converting a dangerous street into a cul-de-sac to enhance safety for children commuting to school.
East Bay (California)
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Advocates Pop-Up Safety on 9th Street in Berkeley - Streetsblog San Francisco

Community initiatives are exploring safer, alternative street configurations in Berkeley to reduce speeding and cut-through traffic.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
7 months ago

Survey Reveals Ongoing Rift in Prospect Heights Over Underhill Avenue

Community transformation of Underhill Avenue has both supporters and detractors, indicating a divided opinion on traffic changes.
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