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#motorcycle-accident
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 hours ago

Oakland residents fighting for speed bumps along street where chase lead to fatal crash

"They do drive through here pretty fast. Real fast. Like a freeway," says Sarah Polk, who has lived in the neighborhood for 65 years.
East Bay (California)
#legislation
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'It can save lives': NYC DOT pushes state to pass 'super speeders' bill, renew speed camera program

Legislation proposed to require speed limiters for repeat speeding offenders in NYC.
The bill aims to reduce traffic fatalities caused by speeding drivers.
Speed camera renewal is a key aspect for improving road safety.
Recent crash tragedies underscore the need for stricter speeding regulations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC DOT pushes speed camera program renewals to stop bad drivers

Speed cameras are vital in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in NYC.
Legislation for speed limiters on repeat offenders is proposed to enhance road safety.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
1 week ago

Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets - Astoria Post

Queens experienced a disturbing number of speeding violations in school zones, prompting advocacy for stricter regulations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

'It can save lives': NYC DOT pushes state to pass 'super speeders' bill, renew speed camera program

Legislation proposed to require speed limiters for repeat speeding offenders in NYC.
The bill aims to reduce traffic fatalities caused by speeding drivers.
Speed camera renewal is a key aspect for improving road safety.
Recent crash tragedies underscore the need for stricter speeding regulations.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC DOT pushes speed camera program renewals to stop bad drivers

Speed cameras are vital in reducing traffic injuries and fatalities in NYC.
Legislation for speed limiters on repeat offenders is proposed to enhance road safety.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ever-rising height of car bonnets a clear threat' to children, report says

The increasing height of car bonnets poses significant risks to pedestrian safety, particularly endangering children.
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
1 week ago

Advocates push for speed limiter law as Queens drivers rack up hundreds of school zone tickets - Astoria Post

Queens experienced a disturbing number of speeding violations in school zones, prompting advocacy for stricter regulations.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

SFMTA Speed Camera Data Confirms Epidemic of Reckless Driving - Streetsblog San Francisco

Speed cameras in San Francisco recorded 31,000 speeding incidents in just April, highlighting an urgent street safety crisis.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

SFMTA Speed Camera Data Confirms Epidemic of Reckless Driving - Streetsblog San Francisco

Speed cameras in San Francisco recorded 31,000 speeding incidents in just April, highlighting an urgent street safety crisis.
fromFuturism
15 hours ago

Disturbing Test Shows What Happens When Tesla Robotaxi Sees a Child Mannequin Pop Out From Behind a School Bus

What it shows is a full self-driving Tesla will not stop at a bus, and if a kid steps out, it will mow them down.
Cars
#pedestrian-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago

All the breakdowns on the M25 - dubbed among UK's worst motorway

According to research, the M25 has been ranked as one of the UK's worst motorways for vehicle breakdowns, with significant incident numbers reported.
UK news
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Mayor Adams to Remove Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Citing, Bizarrely, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

DOT launches study aimed at making Conduit Avenue in Brooklyn and Queens safer

NYC DOT is implementing a redesign study for Conduit Avenue to enhance safety for all users.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

London mayor urged to raise SUV parking fees

London Assembly advocates for increased taxes and parking fees for SUVs to mitigate road damage and safety risks.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

BREAKING: Mayor Adams to Remove Bedford Avenue Protected Bike Lane Citing, Bizarrely, Safety - Streetsblog New York City

The Adams administration's removal of a protected bike lane raises safety concerns and highlights community dissent.
Balancing cyclist safety with community concerns remains a complex issue for urban planning.
Brooklyn
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

This guy has a quick fix for the crisis on Brooklyn's busiest highway-and few are paying attention

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway's triple cantilever is deteriorating and poses serious safety risks due to overcapacity and aging infrastructure.
#california
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Can you get a ticket for eating or drinking in the car? What Florida law says

According to the Florida Department of Transportation, engaging in activities such as eating while driving can lead to careless or reckless driving if it causes distraction.
Miami food
#urban-infrastructure
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 days ago

Brooklyn Intersections to Get Protective Barriers for Pedestrians And Cyclists

New street designs will enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians at six Brooklyn intersections.
Bicycling
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Juvenile charged with motor vehicle homicide after cyclist killed in Bellingham crash

A juvenile faces charges for motor vehicle homicide after a deadly crash with a cyclist.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Saturday Portola Rollover Crash Killed Driver, Left Dog Seriously Injured

The driver of a white Dodge Challenger flipped his car and was killed in the crash shortly before noon Saturday, according to the Chronicle.
San Francisco
#road-safety
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

This Is The Potentially Deadly Mistake People Make When Returning From Vacation

fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

This Is The Potentially Deadly Mistake People Make When Returning From Vacation

#public-consultation
#e-bikes
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Amy Cohen: Mayor Adams 'Disgracefully' Invokes Victim Sammy Cohen Eckstein in E-Bike Speed Limit Ploy - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

'War on Cyclists': E-Bike Speed Limit Panned by Safety Advocates - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch's Rationale - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Adams proposes 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes in NYC

Mayor Adams proposes a citywide 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes to enhance safety on New York City streets.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Amy Cohen: Mayor Adams 'Disgracefully' Invokes Victim Sammy Cohen Eckstein in E-Bike Speed Limit Ploy - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams misuses Sammy's Law to prioritize lower speed limits for e-bikes instead of addressing dangerous car speeds.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

'War on Cyclists': E-Bike Speed Limit Panned by Safety Advocates - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams's proposal for a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes has been widely criticized as unfair and ill-conceived.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch's Rationale - Streetsblog New York City

Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

OPINION: It's Past Time for New York to Legalize 'Stop as Yield' for Cyclists - Streetsblog New York City

The SAY bill would allow cyclists to treat red lights like stop signs, enhancing safety and reducing unfair enforcement.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-580 East In Livermore

The recent collision on I-580 leading to a temporary shutdown highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns and the increasing number of incidents involving large vehicles.
San Francisco
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Stockton, San Francisco residents died in recent East Bay highway wrecks

The tragic incidents highlight the severe consequences of road accidents as two separate crashes within three days claimed the lives of two individuals in Contra Costa County.
East Bay (California)
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Monday's Headlines: Critical Mass of Rage Against the NYPD Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"I just think it's bullshit what they're doing," one attendee, Erin Poland, told Streetsblog about the NYPD push, which, she said, is "not actually protecting cyclists [but] putting them in more danger and in more harm."
NYC politics
#public-safety
Cars
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Screech! Crash! Bang! This car collision chronicler has been snapping pictures of the (many) by his house.

Cars
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

The technology to end traffic deaths exists. Why aren't we using it?

America is experiencing an unprecedented traffic safety crisis, especially for pedestrians and cyclists.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Screech! Crash! Bang! This car collision chronicler has been snapping pictures of the (many) by his house.

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Memo to NYPD Commish Tisch: Drivers Keep Driving, And Killing, on Suspended Licenses - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD's approach to cyclist accountability through criminal summonses misunderstands true efficacy of license suspensions and fails to address broader traffic safety issues.
#vision-zero
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Defending Bike Crackdown, Adams Says Drivers Have Been Targeted 'Far Too Long' - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams aims to rebalance the Vision Zero policy to address bike and moped safety, not just cars.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Defending Bike Crackdown, Adams Says Drivers Have Been Targeted 'Far Too Long' - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams aims to rebalance the Vision Zero policy to address bike and moped safety, not just cars.
#speed-cameras
fromNewsday
1 month ago
NYC politics

Tens of thousands of Long Island drivers cited for speeding through highway work zones, data shows

fromNewsday
1 month ago
NYC politics

Tens of thousands of Long Island drivers cited for speeding through highway work zones, data shows

#investigation
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

12-year-old boy fatally struck by pickup truck at busy Long Island intersection

A 12-year-old boy tragically lost his life after being struck by a pickup truck in a Long Island intersection.
#tragic-incident
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Impaired driving messaging needs to reach young men, says MADD Canada CEO, following deadly Toronto crash | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago
Canada news

Impaired driving messaging needs to reach young men, says MADD Canada CEO, following deadly Toronto crash | CBC News

fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Gardai give details of location of new static speed camera

According to a statement issued by the Garda Press Office, static safety cameras have been proven internationally to reduce speeding.
Canada news
London food
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Elderly man fighting for life in hospital after 'hit-and-run' in Beckenham

An 89-year-old man is critically injured after being struck by a car in Beckenham; police arrested a driver suspected of causing serious injury.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Traffic Safety Woes, Return of the Log Lady, and Boyfriends (AKA Blazers) for Sale!

As the Oregon Legislature works on a major transportation package, advocates say it's crucial the final bill includes enough funding for public transit and safe streets- and, many say, the current framework doesn't go far enough.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Toxic Metals Found in All Rice Samples Tested in US Stores

Brock Purdy's five-year, $265 million contract extension solidifies his status as the franchise quarterback, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.
San Francisco Giants
fromsilive
1 month ago

National Weather Service warns of 'dense fog' in New York City; thunderstorm threat

Fog in the region will be locally dense this morning with the fog reducing the visibility to a quarter mile or less in spots.
NYC politics
London politics
fromianVisits
1 month ago

The London Buzz - 15th May 2025

London is facing significant challenges including debt crises, increased road deaths, and community concerns over local infrastructure.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ford government unveils 2025 Ontario budget | CBC

The Ontario budget features a $14.6 billion deficit, driven by economic uncertainty and a projected Real GDP slowdown to 0.8% in 2025 amidst tariff battles.
Toronto startup
#california-highway-patrol
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can new patrol vehicles crack down on 'video game-styled' driving in California?

California Highway Patrol is deploying new vehicles to combat reckless driving behaviors.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can new patrol vehicles crack down on 'video game-styled' driving in California?

California Highway Patrol is deploying new vehicles to combat reckless driving behaviors.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC DOT launches redesign of dangerous corridor in Brooklyn, Queens

The city is redesigning the Conduit corridor to enhance pedestrian safety and reduce traffic accidents.
fromMoneywise
1 month ago

'I'm within my rights': This NYC business owner erected a 50-foot steel fence on his property, cutting off the sidewalk and 10 parking spots. Now it's causing a neighborhood nightmare

Della Vecchia argues, "Why do I have to consult people to do something on my own property?" highlighting his stance on property rights.
NYC politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Garda killed after being hit by motorcycle at checkpoint named as father of two Kevin Flatley (49)

Garda Flatley, aged 49, was conducting a speed checkpoint on the R132 in north Dublin when he was critically injured and later pronounced dead.
UK news
Marketing tech
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

New state police tech will alert drivers to nearby emergency vehicles

The new Safety Cloud aims to enhance safety by alerting drivers to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens, reducing crash risks.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: 'Normal' is Not Correct, Someone Died Here - Streetsblog USA

After a fatal crash, the Emergency Streets protocol proposes that drivers reduce their speed by 20 mph for two weeks to minimize kinetic energy in the area.
Alternative transportation
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Debs crash victims pleaded with driver to slow down as he drove up to 151km, court hears

During the court session, it was revealed that McGinn drove nearly twice the speed limit and disregarded passengers' pleas to reduce his speed.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Debs death driver ignored pleas by passengers to slow down as he drove at up to 151kmh before crash, court hears

Anthony McGinn, who was driving nearly twice the speed limit, ignored pleas from his passengers to slow down before crashing the vehicle that killed two teenagers.
UK news
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Amazon's Zoox issued a robotaxi software recall after a crash in Las Vegas

Zoox recalled 270 robotaxis after a crash exposed a software issue affecting safety at high speeds.
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