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California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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
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.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Call to 'get tough' on speeding as road deaths reach 112 while fines from camera vans drop

Only two counties have not had any fatalities this year
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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.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

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

Brightline trains have killed 182 people since 2017, necessitating urgent safety improvements.
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

San Jose: Police announce three new traffic death investigations

Three new traffic death investigations have been announced, involving separate crashes, resulting in fatalities days or weeks after the incidents.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 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
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.
fromPortland Mercury
3 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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