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San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

SF Saw Fewest Homicides Since 1960 This Year But Traffic Deaths Hit a 17-Year High

San Francisco achieved its lowest homicide count in 64 years, but traffic deaths surged to a 17-year high.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

San Francisco remembers traffic victims 10 years into 'Vision Zero' commitment

San Francisco's vigil highlights 317 traffic fatalities since 2014 despite Vision Zero efforts, with pedestrian deaths remaining a concern.
fromStreetsblog
20 hours ago
San Francisco

Advocates at Vision Zero Rally Call for New Commitment to Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Vision Zero initiative needs renewed commitment as traffic fatalities rise.
Financial implications of traffic incidents are prompting advocates to push for better safety measures.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Speed Cameras Finally go Live - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco is launching speed cameras at 33 locations, marking a statewide pilot to enhance road safety and reduce fatal crashes.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
San Francisco

Op-ed: Mike Chen Joins SFMTA Board-But Is Change on the Horizon? - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mike Chen's appointment to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency Board brings promise for safer streets and sustainable transportation initiatives.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Pedestrian Struck At Geary And 39th Has Died, Marking The Third Pedestrian Death Of 2025

San Francisco has experienced its third pedestrian death in 2025, highlighting growing traffic safety concerns.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

SF Saw Fewest Homicides Since 1960 This Year But Traffic Deaths Hit a 17-Year High

San Francisco achieved its lowest homicide count in 64 years, but traffic deaths surged to a 17-year high.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

San Francisco remembers traffic victims 10 years into 'Vision Zero' commitment

San Francisco's vigil highlights 317 traffic fatalities since 2014 despite Vision Zero efforts, with pedestrian deaths remaining a concern.
fromStreetsblog
20 hours ago
San Francisco

Advocates at Vision Zero Rally Call for New Commitment to Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's Vision Zero initiative needs renewed commitment as traffic fatalities rise.
Financial implications of traffic incidents are prompting advocates to push for better safety measures.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco Speed Cameras Finally go Live - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco is launching speed cameras at 33 locations, marking a statewide pilot to enhance road safety and reduce fatal crashes.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
San Francisco

Op-ed: Mike Chen Joins SFMTA Board-But Is Change on the Horizon? - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mike Chen's appointment to the San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency Board brings promise for safer streets and sustainable transportation initiatives.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Pedestrian Struck At Geary And 39th Has Died, Marking The Third Pedestrian Death Of 2025

San Francisco has experienced its third pedestrian death in 2025, highlighting growing traffic safety concerns.
more#san-francisco
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.
Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thursday's Headlines: 'Slow Down, Borough President!' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Borough President Gibson's chauffeur has received multiple traffic violations, contradicting her statements on promoting safe driving.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Ivy Day in the Committee Room - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD faces criticism over racially biased policing amid hearing.
Traffic summons by NYPD has significantly decreased post-pandemic.
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Thursday's Headlines: 'Slow Down, Borough President!' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Borough President Gibson's chauffeur has received multiple traffic violations, contradicting her statements on promoting safe driving.
more#public-safety
#road-safety
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto doubling number of speed cameras on its streets and hopes they won't bring in money | CBC News

Toronto is doubling its automated speed cameras to enhance road safety, particularly in high-risk areas.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Ocean Parkway's outdated design contributes to escalating road violence despite recent safety measures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Toronto could pass largest road safety budget in Vision Zero's history | CBC News

Toronto plans to increase its road safety program budget by 25% to enhance Vision Zero efforts amid ongoing fatalities and injuries.
Significant funding is proposed to improve intersections and install more speed enforcement cameras to enhance road safety.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Map shows all north London road deaths last year

Transport for London reported 33 road fatalities in north London in 2023, with Enfield having the highest number at 12.
TfL data indicates a 6% decrease in road deaths in London compared to the previous year, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists being the most vulnerable.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Cyclist Killed by Van Driver in Williamsburg - Streetsblog New York City

A cyclist was struck and killed by a van driver in Williamsburg, marking the 17th cyclist fatality in NYC this year.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
SF politics

OPINION: Vision Zero Begins with Drivers Simply Sharing the Road - Streetsblog USA

Drivers must fulfill their civic duty to share the road responsibly to ensure pedestrian safety.
Despite efforts like Vision Zero, pedestrian fatalities in Seattle remain alarmingly high.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto doubling number of speed cameras on its streets and hopes they won't bring in money | CBC News

Toronto is doubling its automated speed cameras to enhance road safety, particularly in high-risk areas.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Vision? Zero: Tragedy Underscores Shortcomings of Efforts to Make Ocean Parkway Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Ocean Parkway's outdated design contributes to escalating road violence despite recent safety measures.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Toronto

Toronto could pass largest road safety budget in Vision Zero's history | CBC News

Toronto plans to increase its road safety program budget by 25% to enhance Vision Zero efforts amid ongoing fatalities and injuries.
Significant funding is proposed to improve intersections and install more speed enforcement cameras to enhance road safety.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Map shows all north London road deaths last year

Transport for London reported 33 road fatalities in north London in 2023, with Enfield having the highest number at 12.
TfL data indicates a 6% decrease in road deaths in London compared to the previous year, with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists being the most vulnerable.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Cyclist Killed by Van Driver in Williamsburg - Streetsblog New York City

A cyclist was struck and killed by a van driver in Williamsburg, marking the 17th cyclist fatality in NYC this year.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
SF politics

OPINION: Vision Zero Begins with Drivers Simply Sharing the Road - Streetsblog USA

Drivers must fulfill their civic duty to share the road responsibly to ensure pedestrian safety.
Despite efforts like Vision Zero, pedestrian fatalities in Seattle remain alarmingly high.
more#road-safety
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London politics

Passenger dies nine months after falling on east London bus

TfL is focused on eliminating road fatalities and injuries, illustrated by a recent passenger death after a fall on a London bus.
#bike-lanes
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Mission District

Cupertino to protect cyclists on Stevens Creek Boulevard - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino approves a safer bike lane project on Stevens Creek Boulevard despite concerns over concrete barriers.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago
Bicycling

DOT Plans To Connect White Plains Rd. Bike Lanes To Pelham Pwy. Greenway - Streetsblog New York City

The city is extending protected bike lanes on White Plains Road under the elevated subway tracks to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago
Mission District

Cupertino to protect cyclists on Stevens Creek Boulevard - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino approves a safer bike lane project on Stevens Creek Boulevard despite concerns over concrete barriers.
fromStreetsblog
11 months ago
Bicycling

DOT Plans To Connect White Plains Rd. Bike Lanes To Pelham Pwy. Greenway - Streetsblog New York City

The city is extending protected bike lanes on White Plains Road under the elevated subway tracks to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
more#bike-lanes
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Hey, Taxi! Stop Blocking the Bike Lane ... Or Risk Escalating Fines - Streetsblog New York City

The TLC plans to implement escalating fines and penalties to discourage repeat traffic violations among taxi drivers.
#traffic-safety
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Report: A Record-Number of Kids Were Killed on NYC Streets Last Year - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams' administration has seen a sharp increase in child fatalities from car crashes.
Over the last three years, child deaths from car accidents reached the highest levels since Vision Zero started.
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

NYC streets see most traffic deaths to start year in a decade: report | amNewYork

New York City experienced the deadliest first six months of the year since adopting Vision Zero, with collisions killing 127 people, placing blame on city leaders for not implementing proven solutions.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fatal flaw in road safety

Driver behavior is key to improving road safety in the U.S. beyond just vehicle design changes.
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago

Vision Zero's improvements to protected left turns cut traffic injuries and fatalities in half - Austin Monitor

Vision Zero program significantly reduces traffic injuries and fatalities through infrastructure upgrades and safety enhancements.
Minor improvements can drastically enhance road safety and reduce serious accidents.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Confusion as Portland's Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High - Streetsblog USA

Portland's Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths is failing, with rising fatalities on roadways among pedestrians and cyclists.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Report: A Record-Number of Kids Were Killed on NYC Streets Last Year - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams' administration has seen a sharp increase in child fatalities from car crashes.
Over the last three years, child deaths from car accidents reached the highest levels since Vision Zero started.
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

NYC streets see most traffic deaths to start year in a decade: report | amNewYork

New York City experienced the deadliest first six months of the year since adopting Vision Zero, with collisions killing 127 people, placing blame on city leaders for not implementing proven solutions.
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The fatal flaw in road safety

Driver behavior is key to improving road safety in the U.S. beyond just vehicle design changes.
fromAustin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Vision Zero's improvements to protected left turns cut traffic injuries and fatalities in half - Austin Monitor

Vision Zero program significantly reduces traffic injuries and fatalities through infrastructure upgrades and safety enhancements.
Minor improvements can drastically enhance road safety and reduce serious accidents.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
SF politics

Confusion as Portland's Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High - Streetsblog USA

Portland's Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths is failing, with rising fatalities on roadways among pedestrians and cyclists.
more#traffic-safety
#pedestrian-safety
San Francisco
fromMission Local
10 months ago

Man killed in Mission Street hit-and-run

San Francisco failed in its 10-year 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic fatalities, with 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year.
The community is urged to demand change for safer streets and better traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Upper West Side's Zone of Pedestrian Death

New York experiences unprecedented pedestrian fatalities, with the Upper West Side notably affected, indicating systemic traffic safety issues persisting despite initiatives like Vision Zero.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now! - Streetsblog New York City

Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

So Far, 2024 Is Deadliest Year for Traffic Deaths in a Decade

The first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Op-Ed: The Sunsetting of Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
10 months ago

Man killed in Mission Street hit-and-run

San Francisco failed in its 10-year 'Vision Zero' goal to eliminate traffic fatalities, with 10 pedestrian deaths so far this year.
The community is urged to demand change for safer streets and better traffic regulations to prevent further tragedies.
Miscellaneous
fromCurbed
5 months ago

The Upper West Side's Zone of Pedestrian Death

New York experiences unprecedented pedestrian fatalities, with the Upper West Side notably affected, indicating systemic traffic safety issues persisting despite initiatives like Vision Zero.
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
6 months ago

Seniors to City: Fix Canal Street Now! - Streetsblog New York City

Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Digital life

So Far, 2024 Is Deadliest Year for Traffic Deaths in a Decade

The first quarter of 2024 saw the highest pedestrian fatalities in New York in 10 years, despite a general decline in traffic fatalities over the past 30 years.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

Op-Ed: The Sunsetting of Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian struck and killed on the BQE

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on the BQE while walking on the highway, highlighting safety issues for pedestrians on limited-access roads.
more#pedestrian-safety
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Monday's Headlines: Ben Furnas Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Ben Furnas is appointed as the new executive director of Transportation Alternatives, emphasizing future improvements in transportation advocacy and safety in NYC.
#street-safety
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Five Ways New NYPD Boss Jessica Tisch Can Fix Our Dangerous Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Jessica Tisch's appointment signals potential reforms in the NYPD focused on street safety compliance and accountability.
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago
San Francisco

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Five Ways New NYPD Boss Jessica Tisch Can Fix Our Dangerous Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Jessica Tisch's appointment signals potential reforms in the NYPD focused on street safety compliance and accountability.
more#street-safety
Miscellaneous
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Tech Could Speed Up City Transportation Projects: Report - Streetsblog New York City

Modern technology can drastically reduce project timelines for traffic safety measures in NYC.
Outdated traffic analysis methods slow down necessary infrastructural updates, undermining Vision Zero goals.
#traffic-fatalities
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cambridge City Council wants lower speed limit on Memorial Drive and local highways after cyclist killed

Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 months ago
SF politics

San Jose preps plan to reach zero traffic deaths - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cambridge City Council wants lower speed limit on Memorial Drive and local highways after cyclist killed

Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
10 months ago
SF politics

San Jose preps plan to reach zero traffic deaths - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.
more#traffic-fatalities
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

2024 marks a deadly year for traffic violence in New York City, with 127 fatalities in the first half of the year.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months 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.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
9 months ago

NYC Sees Deadliest Six Months of Traffic Violence in a Decade

2024 marks a deadly year for traffic violence in New York City, with 127 fatalities in the first half of the year.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months 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#new-york-city
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