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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
San Francisco

Vision Zero: San Francisco recommits efforts to eliminate traffic deaths a decade later

San Francisco has failed to eliminate traffic deaths since pledging to do so in 2014.
Over 500 people have died in traffic-related collisions in San Francisco in the last decade. [ more ]
Mission Local
1 month ago
San Francisco

District 7 candidates talk road safety after West Portal fatal crash

Traffic fatalities have increased in San Francisco since 2014 despite the Vision Zero plan.
Candidates are proposing solutions like changing bus stop configurations and enforcing traffic regulations to prevent accidents. [ more ]
Streetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Commentary: Poor Leadership is the Through Line of the West Portal/Vision Zero Stories - Streetsblog San Francisco

Media in San Francisco raise alarms on street safety post-West Portal crash.
SFMTA's leadership failure highlighted through examples of lack of action on street safety. [ more ]
Sfbayca
1 month ago
San Francisco

West Portal community grieves three killed in nightmare bus shelter crash

Community gathers to mourn victims of fatal crash near San Francisco Muni bus stop.
Advocacy group focuses on citywide changes for pedestrian safety in San Francisco. [ more ]
moresan-francisco
www.nytimes.com
1 day ago
NYC politics

How Vision Zero Made New Yorkers Safer and Saved Money

The Vision Zero initiative in New York City reduced traffic injuries and saved Medicaid over $90 million in treating people with traffic-related injuries in its first five years. [ more ]
WNYC
3 months ago
NYC politics

Former Mayor de Blasio reflects on ten years of Vision Zero in New York City | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

Vision Zero street safety plan implemented by Mayor de Blasio
Looking back on the program after ten years [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
San Francisco

JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park celebrates 4 years car-free as SF looks to do more

Creating car-free spaces like JFK Promenade in Golden Gate Park can enhance pedestrian safety and community enjoyment. [ more ]
sf.streetsblog.org
1 month ago
San Francisco

SFMTA, Mayor Refuse to Support Citywide Ban on 'Right on Red' - Streetsblog San Francisco

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a resolution for a citywide No Turn On Red policy, but the mayor did not sign it.
SFMTA has approved No Turn On Red at approximately 200 intersections downtown, but is not committing to a citywide ban. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Kelley Leaving Oakland Department of Transportation - Streetsblog San Francisco

Fred Kelley is leaving the Oakland Department of Transportation to become the new Director of Oakland Parks, Recreation, and Youth Development (OPRYD).
OakDOT Assistant Director Megan Wier will take over as Acting Director following Kelley's departure. [ more ]
Streetsblog
3 months ago
San Francisco

Bike Talk: SFMTA's Failed Vision Zero Effort - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's efforts to achieve Vision Zero have not been successful, with an increase in traffic deaths in recent years. [ more ]
Streetsblog
5 months ago
San Francisco

Weekend Roundup: Good Riddance APEC, Vision Zero Data - Streetsblog San Francisco

The APEC summit caused disruptions to bike lanes, sidewalks, and transit in San Francisco.
Advocates are calling for the release of updated crash data for Vision Zero in San Francisco. [ more ]
Mission Local
3 weeks ago
Mission District

Pedestrian and cyclist safeness project comes to Folsom Street

Vision Zero safety improvements reduce parking spaces at 21st and Folsom intersection. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Opinion: L.A. resolved to end traffic deaths. So why have they almost doubled?

Traffic fatalities in Los Angeles have been increasing, with more deaths from traffic collisions than from murders.
In 2023, 337 people were killed by cars on L.A. streets, an 8% increase compared to the previous year. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago
London

TfL to introduce 20mph limits on five busy south east London roads

TfL is introducing 20mph speed limits on five busy south east London roads.
Lowering speed limits is part of the Mayor's Vision Zero goal to reduce death and serious injury.
TfL aims to deliver 140km of 20mph roads by May 2024. [ more ]
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