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Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
10 hours ago

The Kirkham Neck-Down Worked for Safety, So San Francisco Removed it - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA removed the neck-down safety feature on Kirkham, replacing it with speed humps and median islands despite evidence of its effectiveness in slowing traffic.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Speeding is No Joke Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Lower speed limits in school zones reduce crash fatalities, with 95% drops in speeding at camera-enforced locations, yet media outlets frame safety measures as political overreach.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
2 days ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
5 hours ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

Silvertown Tunnel is 'tackling chronic congestion'

The Silvertown Tunnel has reduced congestion and improved journey times, but has also displaced traffic to other routes.
Toronto startup
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #5: Is My Car in a Lot of Trouble? - 99% Invisible

Predatory towing involves companies impounding vehicles and demanding inflated fees, often using aggressive tactics and local spotters.
Los Angeles Rams
fromBusline News
20 hours ago

Great Service, People & Equipment Allow American Safety To Expand Its Transportation Network - Busline News

American Safety is expanding its bus/motorcoach services across the U.S. and has become a significant player in the transportation industry.
#reckless-driving
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago
Bicycling

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago
New York City

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Cycle of Rage: Wrong-Way Driver Reveals Wrong-Way Approach To Street Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless drivers often evade accountability, as demonstrated by a recent incident where a cyclist was nearly hit without any police action taken.
New York City
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Gardai at the scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

We are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the junction of Terenure Cross, Terenure, Dublin 6W involving a bus and a pedestrian.
London food
#traffic-accident
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Blinded by the headlights? Transport Canada wants to know | CBC News

New drivers report difficulty seeing due to bright headlights, prompting Transport Canada to survey Canadians about headlight glare experiences.
#cycling
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 days ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Austin
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
#brooklyn
Boston
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Boston
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
5 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
#speed-cameras
Environment
from99% Invisible
5 days ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
California
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Group wants to put town's use of parking lots on the ballot

Residents of Los Altos seek a ballot initiative to protect downtown parking plazas from changes without public voting.
Cars
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
#curb-management
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
20 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Taming the streets: Mamadani establishes Office of Curb Management to calm chaotic public streets

A new Office of Curb Management will organize NYC's streets and curbside parking to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
20 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Mamdani Creates 'Curb Management' Office at DOT, Seeking Order From Chaos - Streetsblog New York City

The Mamdani administration will establish an Office of Curb Management to optimize New York City's curbside space for public use.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
12 hours ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#transportation
fromBusline News
20 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

fromBusline News
20 hours ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
London
fromianVisits
1 day ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man dies after crash in Cork; gardai at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian in Dublin

Multiple fatal and serious traffic incidents occurred in Ireland, involving pedestrians and vehicles, prompting appeals for witnesses and technical investigations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Motorcyclist dead after striking parked vehicle in Toronto's east end: police | CBC News

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a parked vehicle in Toronto's east end.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 hours ago

Upper West Siders Beg DOT For A 'Low-Traffic Neighborhood' - Streetsblog New York City

Community Board 7 seeks to implement low-traffic neighborhoods to reduce pollution and improve quality of life on residential streets.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
fromTime Out New York
7 hours ago

50+ NYC streets are going completely car-free for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in a statement.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromRoute Fifty
1 day ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

SF Fire Truck Collides With F-Line Streetcar on Embarcadero

A historic streetcar was struck by a San Francisco fire truck, causing damage and temporary service delays on the F-Market line.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog Empire State
1 day ago

Monday Headlines: Insurance Politicking Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's proposed car insurance reforms may disadvantage crash victims while benefiting insurance companies, raising concerns among lawmakers and advocacy groups.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to protect the community, stating, 'On behalf of my constituents and nearly 64,000 local residents impacted by this project, I am requesting that your administration reject any plans to expand the Cross Bronx Expressway beyond its current footprint.'
NYC politics
New York City
fromGothamist
6 days ago

Is Linden Blvd NYC's new 'Boulevard of Death?' 9 dead in crashes on street since 2021.

Linden Boulevard has been labeled the 'Boulevard of Death' due to multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents and ongoing traffic dangers.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Not carpooling? You may soon be able to use HOV lanes anyway in off-peak hours | CBC News

Gridlock is costing our economy billions of dollars every year and robbing Ontario drivers of valuable time and quality of life. He added the changes would help keep drivers moving across the province.
Canada news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Councillor calls for action on illegal car meets

Westminster Council faces criticism for delayed action on illegal car meets, with a councillor demanding high-friction road surfacing and court injunctions to enhance public safety.
#urban-planning
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Car-hating NYC pol wants 5 million square feet of new 'pedestrian space' - critics fear 'more gridlock'

A Brooklyn councilman proposes creating 1 million square feet of annual pedestrian space over five years, requiring the city to prioritize car-free zones near transit hubs without estimating parking and lane losses.
East Bay real estate
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Residents will need to get a city permit to park

East Palo Alto Council approved a residential parking permit program after modifying it to only affect neighborhoods where residents petition for permit zones, though permit pricing remains undetermined.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Parking Citations Are Most Frequent in the Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa

San Francisco's Financial District, Marina, North Beach, and SoMa receive the most parking citations per capita, primarily for street-cleaning violations and expired meters due to high commercial, tourist, and commuter traffic requiring heavier enforcement.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Wednesday Headlines: New York For All Edition - Streetsblog Empire State

State lawmakers are advocating for immigration protections for deliveristas to prevent collaboration between local officials and immigration enforcement.
New York City
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

Could Mamdani Really End Free Street Parking?

Free urban parking occupies valuable public space and represents an underpriced asset that could fund city services while improving traffic flow and reducing pollution.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Thursday's Headlines: Backed into a Corner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul promotes auto insurance deregulation backed by Uber and major insurers spending millions on lobbying, while facing increased scrutiny from press corps over corporate influence.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
#speeding
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
Public health
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
Cars
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Flashing Yellow Lights

Hazard lights do not legalize illegal parking, stopping, or leaving vehicles unattended; drivers remain obligated to obey traffic laws and signals.
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Council OK with housing at Town and Country, wants to keep an eye on traffic

Palo Alto City Council supports a proposal for two seven-story buildings adding 158 apartments and 315 parking spaces near Town and Country Village.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police vehicle on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by the marked vehicle on Borough High Street at 00:34 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said. He was given emergency first aid by officers and treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.
UK news
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

New cameras are designed to catch Oakland's speedy drivers. Can they slow the roads?

OAKLAND The city's transportation director stood Friday morning at a busy Oakland intersection, explaining how newly installed road-safety cameras will work, when suddenly his voice was drowned out by a car roaring down a nearby road. The vehicle, nowhere in sight, was apparently going fast enough that its rattling engine could be heard loudly by those gathered at Broadway and 27th Street, where one of the new cameras is mounted to a street light.
California
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council thwarted in bid to axe low-traffic zones

Tower Hamlets Council said in September 2023 it wanted to take down the LTNs and was challenged by Save our Safer Streets (Soss). The court said a failure to reconsult was among the reasons for its decision. Soss said that "thousands of local residents will be extremely pleased and relieved". Tower Hamlets Council, led by mayor Lutfur Rahman, said it was "disappointed" while London's mayor called it "good news for Londoners".
London politics
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

New powers for councils to fine pavement parkers

Councils in England will gain powers to fine motorists who cause unnecessary pavement obstruction later this year without requiring additional traffic signage.
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Alternate side parking is officially back in NYC today

The Department of Transportation confirmed that alternate-side parking rules are back in effect, following a nearly month-long pause that began after the January 26 storm dumped more than a foot of snow across the city. Subfreezing temperatures kept the mess locked in place, trapping some vehicles under icy layers of slush, litter and whatever else winter left behind. For weeks, many blocks felt less like orderly streets and more like a free-for-all, with cars pushed off the curb or angled around towering snow piles.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Redesign Not Crackdowns Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A lot of what we can do at DOT is ... is focusing on designing our streets, designing our infrastructure, to make it easier for delivery workers to make safe choices, to operate safely, to reduce conflicts between them and other users, whether that's basically wider bike lanes that can accommodate a wider range of users,
New York City
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Tuesday's Headlines: (Parking) Space ... The Final Frontier Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Metering one-quarter of currently free street parking could generate about $1.3 billion annually to fund affordable housing while improving turnover and reducing congestion.
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