#traffic-safety

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fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
22 hours ago

Dense fog advisory in place for Delta until Saturday midday quarter mile visibility

If a dense fog advisory is issued for your area, it means that widespread dense fog has developed and visibility often drops to just a quarter-mile or less. These conditions can make driving challenging, so exercise extreme caution on the road, and if possible, consider delaying your trip. If you must drive in foggy conditions, keep the following safety tips in mind:
Environment
#speed-cameras
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

State Pol's 'Manhattan Safety Plan' Emphasizes Daylighting and Protecting Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
New York City

State Pol's 'Manhattan Safety Plan' Emphasizes Daylighting and Protecting Bike Lanes - Streetsblog New York City

#automated-speed-cameras
fromKqed
3 days ago
US news

Oakland Speed Cameras Are Online, Will Begin Issuing Warnings | KQED

Oakland activated automated speed cameras issuing $0 warning citations at 18 high-injury locations for 60 days before fines begin.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Toronto

Ford denies mayors' request to tweak instead of scrap speed camera program | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford will ban automated speed cameras, rejecting mayors’ calls to modify the program and calling the cameras an ineffective cash grab.
fromKqed
3 days ago
US news

Oakland Speed Cameras Are Online, Will Begin Issuing Warnings | KQED

#oakland
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Progress and peril on Oakland roads...on the podcast

Oakland's roads are in crisis: 871 stretches have zero remaining life; incremental progress includes bond funding, bollards reducing pedestrian deaths, and incoming speed cameras.
#tesla
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Judge tosses lawsuit against Court Street bike lane, says opponents failed to prove factual issues' amNewYork

Court dismisses lawsuit challenging parking-protected Court Street bike lane, finding DOT had a rational basis and opponents lacked factual evidence.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Judge tosses lawsuit against Court Street bike lane, says opponents failed to prove 'factual issues' * Brooklyn Paper

A judge dismissed the lawsuit seeking removal of the Court Street bike lane, finding the DOT had a rational basis and opponents lacked factual evidence.
Fundraising
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

Thanks to All of You, Streetsblogs California, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Made Our 2025 Fundraising Goal - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog California surpassed a $20,000 year-end fundraising goal, securing resources to continue and expand transportation journalism and advocacy.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

2 MaineDOT workers killed on the job after driver blows through stop sign, police say

Two Maine Department of Transportation workers were killed when a minivan, after colliding with a tractor-trailer, entered a posted work zone on I-95.
#intelligent-speed-assistance
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
US politics

Slow down for good: Hochul will propose bill to install speed limiting devices in serial reckless drivers' vehicles amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
US politics

Slow down for good: Hochul will propose bill to install speed limiting devices in serial reckless drivers' vehicles amNewYork

#red-light-cameras
California
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations - Streetsblog California

SB 720 would modernize California red light camera programs by replacing criminal violations with $100 civil penalties, protecting records, and reinvesting revenue in traffic calming.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

San Jose rolls out red-light cameras at four of its most dangerous intersections

San Jose installed red-light cameras at four hazardous intersections to reduce traffic fatalities and advance its Vision Zero safety goals.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
California

Advocates: Governor Needs to Sign Bill to Modernize Red Light Regulations - Streetsblog California

fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

State of the State Exclusive: Hochul Will Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill Through Her Budget - Streetsblog Empire State

New York City motorists with a documented pattern of excessive speeding would be required to install speed-limiting devices inside their cars under a proposed pilot that Gov. Hochul will include in her state budget - a move that takes passage of the long-sought initiative out of the legislative process where it has consistently been thwarted by pro-car lawmakers. If it's successful, the program could be expanded to municipalities across New York to keep recidivist reckless drivers at the speed limit.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
5 days ago

There's Zero Evidence Great Highway Closure Made Sunset Streets Less Safe - Streetsblog San Francisco

Did the Upper Great Highway closure make Sunset neighborhood streets less safe? Supervisor Alan Wong claimed it did at a January 8 press conference, citing a simple year-over-year map comparison of crash data. But my analysis, using the same DataSF crash data with rigorous statistical controls, finds no evidence to support that claim, and if anything, the data suggest the opposite.
SF politics
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Traffic Deaths Decreased in 2025 Thanks to Vision Zero Initiatives

Traffic deaths fell from 43 in 2024 to 25 in 2025 after daylighting and speed cameras; pedestrians accounted for most fatalities.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Major Mountain View intersection gets new traffic signal - San Jose Spotlight

A new signal, AI video detection, and roadway changes were installed at Rengstorff and Latham to reduce collisions and improve safety.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

D4 Supervisor Wong Says He's Full Speed Ahead With Do-Over Ballot Measure to Bring Cars Back to Great Highway

Alan Wong plans a June 2, 2026 ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to weekday car traffic, challenging prior bans and court rulings.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

One killed, three injured in Morgan Hill crash

One person was killed and three others injured in a two-vehicle crash at Condit Road and Diana Avenue in Morgan Hill; impairment was not suspected.
#daylighting
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

NYC's most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal daylighting' bill amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
New York City

NYC's most dangerous: Safe streets coalition spotlights hazardous intersections in push for universal daylighting' bill amNewYork

California
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 weeks ago

In brief: State grants Concord $300K to improve traffic data reporting

Concord received an OTS/NHTSA grant to upgrade its crash dashboard, integrating real-time sensors, historical crash data, AI tools, and enforcement alerts for proactive traffic safety.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Mamdani Commissioner Pledges to Hold App Companies Accountable for Road Safety - Streetsblog New York City

City leadership will hold app-based delivery companies accountable for traffic safety harms and push back on business models pressuring reckless behavior by delivery workers.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Woman, 20s, dies in horror crash on M2 motorway on Christmas Eve

The Independent solicits donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while reporting a fatal Christmas Eve motorway collision in Kent.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Streetsies 2025: A Year of Horrific Carnage By Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

Reckless, indifferent driving in New York City causes massive crashes, fatalities, and scant accountability despite prior violations and mounting traffic fines.
Public health
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

International Boulevard's makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year

Plastic bollards on International Boulevard's Tempo BRT lane cut vehicle intrusions and reduced pedestrian BRT deaths from seven in 2023 to zero so far in 2025.
#hit-and-run
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
New York City

Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Crowded Lowest East Side Street - Streetsblog New York City

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

Staten Island driver charged in fatal hit-and-run takes offer from Brooklyn judge, case ongoing

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
New York City

Pedestrian Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on Crowded Lowest East Side Street - Streetsblog New York City

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

Staten Island driver charged in fatal hit-and-run takes offer from Brooklyn judge, case ongoing

US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

NJ Legislature Poised to Pass Victim-Blaming E-Bike Restrictions - Streetsblog New York City

Bill S4834 would require licenses, registration, and insurance for all e-bike riders in New Jersey, despite crashes involving drivers killing e-bike users.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Waymo Spotted Driving Wrong Way Down Busy Street

Waymo driverless taxis have repeatedly violated traffic rules, including driving the wrong way, ignoring stopped school buses, and failing to yield to police.
New York City
fromwww.motor1.com
1 month ago

'This Happens a Lot in NYC!': Ford Explorer With Lights and Sirens Pulls Over NYC Driver. Then She Realizes He's Not Police

An unmarked Ford Explorer with police-style lights impersonated a police cruiser and allegedly pulled over a Brooklyn driver, endangering motorists and prompting public concern.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Fire captain hit at crash scene in Contra Costa County; Vasco Road closed, then re-opens Friday afternoon

A Contra Costa County fire captain was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at a Vasco Road crash, sustaining a lower-extremity injury and hospitalized.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

The Children of New York City Deserve Universal Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City

Intro 1138 would require daylighting at every New York City intersection by moving parked vehicles away from crosswalks to improve sightlines and reduce collisions.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Report: Speed Camera Programs Working in San Francisco, Floundering in Bureaucracy in L.A. - Streetsblog California

Speed safety cameras in Bay Area cities reduce speeding; San Francisco saw a 72% average reduction while Los Angeles County cities lag implementation.
Public health
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Which NYC intersections have had the most traffic deaths and injuries since 2022? amNewYork

118 intersections recorded five or more deaths or serious injuries since 2022; 12,261 New Yorkers were killed or seriously injured citywide since 2022.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Activists paint Westwood crosswalk to improve safety. Police shut down effort, cite volunteer for vandalism

An activist was arrested and cited while painting an unpermitted crosswalk in Westwood amid disputes over delayed city crosswalk installations and pedestrian safety.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Safe streets advocates renew call for Brooklyn protected bike lane after driver hits, critically injures e-bike rider amNewYork

Safe streets advocates renewed their call on Monday for installing a two-way protected bike lane along Brooklyn's Lafayette Avenue following an early morning crash that, police say, left an e-bike rider in critical condition. The group Transportation Alternatives says the intersection of Lafayette and Bedford Avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant, where a 40-year-old e-bike rider was struck by a 27-year-old driver behind the wheel of an Acura SUV on the morning of Dec. 8, is deadly.
Brooklyn
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Castro Street project to end vehicle traffic at Mountain View Caltrain tracks - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will eliminate vehicle crossings at Castro Street's Caltrain tracks, diverting cars to Shoreline Boulevard and upgrading bike and pedestrian crossings.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

California Awards More Than $140 Million of Federal Funds for Local Road-Safety Programs - Streetsblog California

California awarded more than $140 million in federal traffic-safety grants to nearly 500 projects aiming to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries.
Public health
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Mapping the most dangerous intersections for pedestrians

Clusters of pedestrian deaths tripled from 2010 to 2023, concentrating in hundreds of deadly neighborhoods and road stretches, with increases strongest in several southern states.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

6 Mistakes to Avoid in Yellowstone National Park, According to a Local

Visitors to Yellowstone must respect nature, avoid risky behaviors, and drive cautiously to protect themselves, wildlife, and fragile geological features.
#vision-zero
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Walnut Creek bike path plan doesn't enhance safety

Over $6 million allocated to a redundant Treat Boulevard bike path threatens traffic safety; delaying Alameda County's Ethical Investment Policy contradicts mainstream Jewish human-rights views.
US news
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Meta's $27 Billion Datacenter Is Wreaking Havoc on a Louisiana Town

Meta's Hyperion data center construction is causing dramatic traffic increases, crashes, and safety hazards in nearby Holly Ridge, Louisiana.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Details emerge on 13-year-old killed in e-bike crash in Stoneham

Stoneham is mourning the death of a teenage boy who died following a crash into a car on an electric dirt bike on Friday, a tragedy that has pushed lawmakers to reconsider safety rules and regulations for the increasingly popular vehicles. A preliminary investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and Stoneham police shows that around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, a 73-year-old Toyota Corolla driver began making a left turn from Oak Street onto Royal Street when an electric dirt bike crashed into the car.
US news
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

It doesn't matter what time you leave:' 9.6 million holiday drivers to pack California roads

California will experience heavy Thanksgiving travel with millions driving, causing significant congestion; expect calm weather and prioritize patience, extra time, and careful planning.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Portland's Swimming in Hypocrites, Blazers Get Annoying (On Purpose), and Winter Has Landed!

Portland experienced contentious City Council debates over detention center fees and algorithmic rental price-fixing alongside community memorials, cultural events, and local journalism features.
New York City
fromNewsday
1 month ago

Brooklyn driver who killed a mother and two children is sentenced to 3 to 9 years in prison

A driver who raced through a red light killed a mother and two children and was sentenced to 3 to 9 years in state prison.
New York City
fromBrownstoner
1 month ago

Package Deliveries Increase Crashes, Pollution: Report

Increased last-mile deliveries in NYC correlate with more traffic crashes, worsened air quality, and concentrated impacts in Environmental Justice Areas, prompting stricter delivery regulation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Report: Traffic Injuries Increase Near Amazon Last-Mile Warehouses - Streetsblog New York City

Last-mile warehouses in New York City have caused large increases in truck-involved and injury-causing traffic crashes, worsening street safety, air quality, and worker injuries.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Permanent Paseo Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Paseo Park, the car-light 34th Avenue in Jackson Heights, was formally co-named and converted to permanent car-free plaza blocks, cutting crashes and expanding community space.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Major transit advocacy group unveils ambitious transportation agenda for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani

Transportation Alternatives urges Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to prioritize public transit, bike lanes, lower speed limits, daylighting, and expanded pedestrian spaces to achieve Vision Zero.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

AI-powered cameras mounted on cars and street sweepers are spotting road hazards and deciding what to fix first | Fortune

AI-equipped cameras and cellphone data increasingly help U.S. cities and states detect road hazards, prioritize repairs, and improve roadway safety and maintenance efficiency.
#wrong-way-driving
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

SLAUGHTER: Wrong-Way Van Driver Kills Woman in West Village Crosswalk - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

SLAUGHTER: Wrong-Way Van Driver Kills Woman in West Village Crosswalk - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Slow 'Em Down Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The amended bill is such a no-brainer that it should even pass a brainless legislature; all it requires is for repeatedly and excessively reckless drivers to have their cars rendered unable to be driven recklessly. It doesn't take away the car; it doesn't suspend a license; it doesn't raise insurance fees. It just makes the car itself less able to a death machine.
New York Islanders
New York City
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Drivers Run Red Light, But Cops Ticket Cyclists at Dangerous Delancey Intersection - Streetsblog New York City

Drivers repeatedly run red lights at the Delancey–Clinton intersection near the Williamsburg Bridge, endangering pedestrians and cyclists while police enforcement misdirects toward cyclists.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued to be a political-protest for bikers' rights, but it's also a fun social ride that takes over the streets.
Social justice
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

How State-Level ISA Bills Are Gaining Ground in a Polarized America - Streetsblog USA

It's no secret that the United States has a fatal love affair with speed. And our overly permissive relationship directly leads to over 11,000 deadly crashes on our roads every year. Hit by a vehicle going 20 mph, a pedestrian has an 18% chance of death or serious injury. Yet, hit at 40 mph, that same pedestrian suffers a 77% likelihood of death or serious injury. Every mile per hour counts when it comes to saving lives.
Public health
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

Brooklyn business owners sue NYC over new court street bike lane

Court Street merchants sued NYC and DOT, claiming a new protected bike lane removed parking and lanes, harming traffic flow and local business sales.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

NYC buses catching cars block bus lanes will now fine drivers

If you've ever lingered by a bus lane in your car thinking "just one second," that second might now cost you up to $250. The MTA has quietly expanded its Automated Camera Enforcement (ACE) program -those bus-mounted cameras that catch drivers blocking bus stops, double parking or cruising in bus-only lanes-and the buses themselves are now acting as ticketing agents.
New York City
Environment
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Cutting emissions, the roundabout way, in New Hampshire

Modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes, cut vehicle idling and fuel consumption, and significantly lower local air pollution, improving public safety and air quality.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

SPUR Talk: OakDOT Director Josh Rowan on Safety, Speed, and Rethinking Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

"I'm not anti-car, I'm anti-speed," explained Oakland DOT director Josh Rowan, at a SPUR talk Tuesday in Rockridge. The key, he said, to making a city inviting all comes down to how it feels to walk around, and it's a big deterrent when people don't feel safe crossing the street. "We have challenges in Oakland with reckless drivers, speeding... how do we scrub some of that speed off?"
East Bay real estate
California
fromcal.streetsblog.org
3 months ago

The Week in Short Video at SBCAL/SBLA - Streetsblog California

California lowered default school-zone speeds to 20 mph, allowed 15 mph near some schools, and expanded camera use to protect highway workers and intersections.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Commentary: The Horrifying Sound of Traffic Violence - Streetsblog San Francisco

A 21-year-old driver drove into and killed pedestrian Binod Budhathoki in Bernal Heights; police arrested and charged him with multiple felonies.
Public health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Don't let speed kill the neighborhood

Most American city streets are designed to encourage driving at unsafe speeds, prioritizing vehicle throughput over pedestrian safety.
New York City
fromsilive
3 months ago

Near-miss collision caught on camera after Staten Island driver runs stop sign

A driver failed to fully stop at a Foch Avenue stop sign, nearly causing a T-bone collision with a Tesla but avoided impact.
Cars
fromwww.teslarati.com
3 months ago

NHTSA probes 2.9 million Tesla vehicles over reports of FSD traffic violations

NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into nearly 2.9 million Teslas over FSD-linked potential traffic-safety violations including running red lights and wrong-direction lane changes.
#e-bike-crash
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.

fromCbsnews
3 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.

New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 months ago

Carroll Gardens residents say Court Street redesign is already causing issues

Reducing Court Street to one lane provokes residents' and business owners' protests over emergency access, deliveries, parking, and insufficient consultation despite safety-driven redesign.
fromGothamist
3 months ago

Woman killed by pair of men sharing an e-bike near Brooklyn Navy Yard

The bike lane along Flushing shares sidewalk space with pedestrians, who must cross paths with cyclists to reach a bus stop at North Elliot Place. The two men, ages 41 and 39, were taken to the hospital in stable condition. Police officials said neither of the men was arrested. Their e-bike remained at the scene of the crash, which remained under investigation.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 months ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman killed by driver running red light steps from her home

A woman, 75, walking through a Brooklyn intersection was run down by a driver running a red light, police said. The woman was crossing the street around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night next to Sunset Park when she was struck, according to the police department. Officials said the woman was crossing at 7th Avenue and 41st Street. The driver of the SUV ran a "steady red light" and did not stick around after striking the woman, police said.
Brooklyn
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Teen on modified e-bike charged after getting hit by vehicle in Milford

On [Tuesday], we responded to another example of the perils of riding an E-Bike and lack of safety awareness by riders. The juvenile operator of the e-bike has been charged with numerous infractions,
Cars
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
3 months ago

Secret to a long life': Bay Area cyclist, 94, remembered after fatal crash

Fernando Velazquez, 94, was stopped on the shoulder just south of Shiloh Road when the driver of a northbound Range Rover veered off the road and struck him, California Highway Patrol Officer David deRutte said. Velazquez was taken to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where he later died. Velazquez rode his tricycle every day, joking it was his secret to a long life, according to a GoFundMe set up to cover funeral expenses.
California
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

West Side Pols Call on Trump Administration to Stop Illegally Blocking 10th Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

DEA is illegally blocking one block of the 10th Avenue protected bike lane, creating a dangerous gap that forces cyclists into vehicular traffic.
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