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fromKqed
6 days agoHow California's Broken DUI System Fails to Stop Repeat Drunk Drivers | KQED
Alcohol-related roadway deaths in California have shot up by more than 50% in the past decade - an increase more than twice as steep as the rest of the country, federal estimates show. More than 1,300 people die each year statewide in drunken collisions. Thousands more are injured. Again and again, repeat DUI offenders cause the crashes. To understand why so many people are dying under the wheels of drunk and drugged drivers,
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fromSocial Media Explorer
1 week agoAmerica's Deadliest States for Senior Drivers Revealed: Where Are Older Motorists Most at Risk? - Social Media Explorer
Mississippi has the highest senior driver fatality rate at 22.97 deaths per 100,000 residents aged 65+, about 72% above the national average.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month agoOpinion: 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.
fromThesanjoseblog
1 month agoSan 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.
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2 months agoTop 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.
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fromPortland Mercury
5 months agoGood Morning, News: Schmidt Show to Become Podcast, Vision Zero Double Down, and Kristi Noem Wants to Make a Hunger Games?
Portland is struggling to achieve its Vision Zero goal of ending traffic fatalities by 2025 as deaths hit a 30-year high.
Mike Schmidt, former district attorney, launches a podcast named The Schmidt Show after a political loss.
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