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Cupertino approves a safer bike lane project on Stevens Creek Boulevard despite concerns over concrete barriers.

The city is extending protected bike lanes on White Plains Road under the elevated subway tracks to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

The TLC plans to implement escalating fines and penalties to discourage repeat traffic violations among taxi drivers.

Borough President Gibson's chauffeur has received multiple traffic violations, contradicting her statements on promoting safe driving.

New York City's pedestrian safety worsened in 2024, reversing years of progress with an alarming increase in traffic-related fatalities.

San Francisco's traffic deaths and pedestrian fatalities have surged in 2023, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the Vision Zero program.

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.

A teenage e-bike rider was killed in a dangerous area, raising concerns about road safety in NYC and the effectiveness of safety initiatives.

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.

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

Canal Street poses serious safety risks for elderly pedestrians, with high accident rates and inadequate infrastructure despite being a Vision Zero priority.

A man was fatally struck while lying in the roadway, raising concerns over pedestrian safety in San Francisco. There have been 22 pedestrian deaths this year.

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.

SFMTA's suspension of daylighting law enforcement jeopardizes pedestrian safety amid rising traffic deaths.

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.

Automobility has created a road network in the U.S. that is unsafe and unsustainable.

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.

Transport for London reported a decrease in road fatalities in east London, with 21 deaths in 2023, and emphasized the need for more road safety measures, particularly for pedestrians.

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.

A cyclist was struck and killed by a van driver in Williamsburg, marking the 17th cyclist fatality in NYC this year.

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

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

The election of a supportive mayor is crucial for enhancing San Francisco's street safety initiatives amidst rising pedestrian fatalities.

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.

Congestion pricing aims to reduce traffic in NYC despite political backlash.

Data indicates a significant increase in vehicle miles and car commuting in Manhattan.

New York City's livable streets projects saw some progress but overall lack ambition under current administration.

NYPD traffic enforcement has significantly decreased, which raises concerns about reckless driving and racial disparities in policing.

Jessica Tisch's appointment signals potential reforms in the NYPD focused on street safety compliance and accountability.

New protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue to improve safety and cycling access as part of NYC's Vision Zero initiative.

Fighting against environmental racism requires strategic focus and bold action across multiple government levels, as demonstrated by the Claiborne Expressway advocacy.

Cambridge City Council is lowering speed limits on state highways to enhance cyclist safety following multiple fatalities this year.

San Jose task force Vision Zero is concluding; city showed improvement in reducing traffic deaths, still challenges ahead.

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.

The need for advocating non-carceral strategies emphasizes the importance of meaningful consequences rather than reducing accountability for reckless driving.

Vision Zero safety improvements reduce parking spaces at 21st and Folsom intersection.

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.