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NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month 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
4 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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
fromGothamist
1 month 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
4 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
#impaired-driving
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

#pedestrian-safety
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
#bike-lanes
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Incoming Albany Mayor Could Help Safe Streets Movement Statewide - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Incoming Albany Mayor Could Help Safe Streets Movement Statewide - Streetsblog New York City

#public-safety
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

Cars
fromFast Company
1 month 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.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

BREAKING: Key 'Super Speeders' Bill Won't Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair - Streetsblog New York City

#speed-cameras
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Parents tell of heartbreak after girl, 9, killed by drugged bus driver in south London

The sound of the tyres hitting the curb. Looking back and seeing Ada's body bouncing between the bus and the wall. Holding her in my lap.
UK news
#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
5 days ago

It's Time to Teach Drivers How to Share the Road With Cyclists

Most drivers have never been taught how to interact safely with cyclists. They don't understand how much space a cyclist needs to stay upright.
Bicycling
#accident
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Driver hits and injures father-and-son on bikes in Bed-Stuy near at-risk Bedford Avenue bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Driver hits and injures father-and-son on bikes in Bed-Stuy near at-risk Bedford Avenue bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

#vision-zero
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Toronto to install larger, more visible signs to warn drivers of speed cameras | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Canada news

Toronto to install larger, more visible signs to warn drivers of speed cameras | CBC News

#tesla
fromFortune
1 week ago
Cars

U.S. regulators are circling after Tesla's Robotaxi launch included unexpected behavior and potentially broken traffic laws

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Cars

Tesla's robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Cars

Video Shows Tesla "Safety Monitor" Hitting Panic Button as Robotaxi Becomes Confused on Public Road

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Cars

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

fromFortune
1 week ago
Cars

U.S. regulators are circling after Tesla's Robotaxi launch included unexpected behavior and potentially broken traffic laws

fromTechCrunch
1 week ago
Cars

Tesla's robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators | TechCrunch

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Cars

Video Shows Tesla "Safety Monitor" Hitting Panic Button as Robotaxi Becomes Confused on Public Road

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Cars

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

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

'New homes near us will cause gridlock'

Cigden Aslan, who experienced the refusal of her application to expand her home, voiced frustration over new developments encroaching on green belt land, saying, 'It’s a crazy place to put a care home.' She expressed concerns about losing her privacy as hundreds of homes are constructed nearby.
London politics
fromsilive
1 week ago

'Everything went to hell': Staten Island school traffic chaos returns after brief enforcement period

"Everybody was doing pretty good... [Parking enforcement] was here maybe a week and a half, and then that was it. Everybody went back and everything went to hell."
NYC parents
#fatal-accident
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
#road-safety
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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

fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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

#legislation
NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
4 weeks 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.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

State Senate Guts 'Super Speeder Bill' To Protect Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Buckle up: A bill mandating speed limiters in vehicles of repeat offenders is making headway in Albany

NYC politics
fromAstoria Post
4 weeks 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.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

State Senate Guts 'Super Speeder Bill' To Protect Reckless Drivers - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Buckle up: A bill mandating speed limiters in vehicles of repeat offenders is making headway in Albany

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Motorcyclist (40s) dies in Co Mayo crash

The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased at the scene of a single-vehicle incident on the R331 at Ballinrobe, prompting a technical examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
UK news
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks 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)
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks 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
#california
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks 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
#police-policy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Aerial footage released of high-speed chase that ended in Castlemont High teacher's death

High-speed chase in Oakland led to the tragic death of teacher Marvin Boomer, raising concerns about police pursuit practices.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

E-bike crashes and injuries are significantly down, contradicting the rationale for strict policing of cyclists.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks 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.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks 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.
Bicycling
fromsfist.com
3 weeks 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
#public-consultation
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks 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.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago

Central London's only Pegasus road crossing

The Pegasus crossing at Hyde Park Corner is designed with two control panels, allowing horse riders to cross safely while stopping road traffic, ensuring safe passage.
London food
fromsfist.com
4 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.
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