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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

One Killed, Two Critically Injured In Separate Hit-and-Run Collisions In San Francisco

Two separate overnight hit-and-runs in San Francisco critically injured two people and killed one pedestrian; no arrests or vehicle descriptions have been released and tips are requested.
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Public health
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

More Transit Means Safer Streets - Streetsblog USA

Public transit must be treated as core safety infrastructure to reduce traffic deaths, because driving poses far higher crash and violent-risk rates.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Jim McGreevey Plots Comeback, But NJ Voters Have Better Options - Streetsblog New York City

Jersey City's street safety crisis demands candidates embrace pedestrian-, cyclist-, and transit-friendly policies while some political figures avoid addressing traffic violence.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Want Safer Vehicles? Amid Federal Inaction, Look to the States - Streetsblog USA

Federal vehicle safety regulations lag behind needed technologies and fail to address increasing vehicle size and weight that raise crash severity and fatalities.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Oakland police are disbanding the traffic enforcement unit

Oakland Police Department is reassigning six motorcycle traffic-enforcement officers to patrol beats to cover staffing vacancies, reducing dedicated traffic enforcement capacity.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Live from MARS To Change the 'Crash First, Fix Later' Mentality - Streetsblog USA

Move from reactive to proactive roadway safety using predictive analytics and technology to prevent crashes instead of only funding fixes after incidents.
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fromThesanjoseblog
1 month ago

San Jose Shines as America's Safest Major City in 2025

San Jose has claimed the top spot as the safest major city in the United States, according to a 2025 SmartAsset study analyzing 50 of the nation's largest cities. This ranking highlights the city's exceptional performance across multiple safety metrics, making it a standout choice for residents, businesses, and visitors. From low crime rates to minimal traffic fatalities, San Jose's commitment to safety enhances its appeal as a vibrant, thriving urban hub in the heart of Silicon Valley.
California
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Six people killed, two injured in solo-vehicle crash in Napa County, officials say

A minivan struck a tree on Pope Valley Road in Napa County, killing six people and injuring two others who were airlifted to trauma centers.
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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Killer Train: U.S. transportation chief commits to reducing Brightline deaths

Brightline trains have killed 182 people since 2017, necessitating urgent safety improvements.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Removing 'Rainbow Crosswalks' Won't Make America's Arterials Safer - Streetsblog USA

Making arterial roads safer is critical, yet some safety measures like rainbow crosswalks are being blamed despite their effectiveness in reducing crashes.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 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.
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: Schmidt Show to Become Podcast, Vision Zero Double Down, and Kristi Noem Wants to Make a Hunger Games?

To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of Portland's Vision Zero commitment, Councilor Tiffany Koyama Lane is bringing a resolution to double down on the city's pledge to end traffic fatalities.
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