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fromCbsnews
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
Boston
fromNew York Post
9 hours ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Breaking: Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Woman on Deadly Ocean Avenue - Streetsblog New York City

A hit-and-run driver killed a woman at a dangerous Brooklyn intersection, highlighting ongoing issues with speeding and pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Pedestrian killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run possibly involving ambulance, police say

A 44-year-old woman was killed by a vehicle while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Woman killed by ambulance driver in Brooklyn hit-and-run, sources say

A woman was killed in Brooklyn after being struck by an ambulance that fled the scene.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

DOT's Greenpoint Greenway Project Doesn't Dream Big Enough - Streetsblog New York City

The new Brooklyn waterfront greenway project on Commercial Street is insufficient to meet the growing demand for pedestrian and bike space.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
#speed-cameras
Austin
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Cars
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Is Linden Blvd NYC's new 'Boulevard of Death?' 9 dead in crashes on street since 2021.

Linden Boulevard has been labeled the 'Boulevard of Death' due to multiple fatal hit-and-run incidents and ongoing traffic dangers.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Cyclist (20s) dies following collision with truck in Dublin city centre

A cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of an incident in Dublin, prompting ongoing investigations and traffic disruptions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Seen a tow truck zone expansion sign? Here's what it means | CBC News

The province is expanding its tow truck zones starting April 1 to restrict more sections of Ontario's highways to contracted companies approved by the Ministry of Transportation. This change aims to improve safety and streamline the towing process.
Toronto startup
fromPhilosophynow
3 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Victim in deadly SF Chinatown crash ID'd; concerns raised about pedestrian safety, elderly drivers

A 76-year-old driver killed a pedestrian in Chinatown, prompting calls for improved safety measures for pedestrians and senior drivers.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
#traffic-accident
fromGothamist
5 days ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

A 76-year-old driver crashed into a building in Chinatown, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
fromGothamist
5 days ago
NYC parents

Teen killed when private garbage truck driver hits her in Queens crosswalk, NYPD says

NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Reckless Driver Kills Cyclist, Injures Four Others in Harlem Crash That Shows Need For Speed Caps - Streetsblog New York City

A reckless driver killed one cyclist and injured three others in a high-speed crash in Harlem.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

One Person Killed, Another Seriously Injured By Driver Who Crashed Into Building In SF's Chinatown

A 76-year-old driver crashed into a building in Chinatown, resulting in one death and one serious injury.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines

The government is promoting a nationwide parking payment app to reduce fines and simplify payments for drivers across England.
#vision-zero
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Traffic safety improvements frequently die by popular vote. It's time to stop that

Vision Zero, a Swedish road safety philosophy, proves traffic deaths are preventable through proper street design, enforcement, and awareness, yet Americans resist safety improvements due to normalized traffic violence.
#cycling-safety
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Bedford Ave Called 'Warzone' By Williamsburg Cyclists

The removal of protected bike lanes on Bedford Avenue has led to increased danger for cyclists and pedestrians, resulting in nearly 100 crashes since the redesign.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Video: Authorities Seize 85 Bikes After Cyclists Attempt to Take Over Bay Bridge

85 cyclists were detained for recklessly riding on the Bay Bridge, posing serious safety risks to themselves and motorists.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

State Bill Would Stop Highway Expansions Near Vulnerable New Yorkers - Streetsblog New York City

New York State will halt highway expansions near public housing and asthma hotspots to protect vulnerable communities from pollution.
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Voorhees law of traffic: when overtaken slow cars seem to always catch up at a red light

Mathematics reveals that the perception of slower cars catching up at traffic lights is an illusion, as spacing remains constant on average.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Toronto police launch safety blitz in school zones to crack down on illegal parking | CBC News

"It is paramount that drivers prioritize the safety of our most vulnerable road users schoolchildren and pedestrians," police said in the release.
Canada news
SF parents
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With more older drivers on the road, states try to balance safety and mobility

A 12-year-old boy, Emmet Zodrow, was critically injured by a car driven by an elderly woman who confused the brake and gas pedals.
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
London politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 days ago

To Save Lives - And The Theater - Let's Ban Cars From Broadway - Streetsblog New York City

Banning private vehicles in New York's Theater District is essential to prevent further pedestrian deaths and injuries from traffic accidents.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago

With thousands of freshly painted red curbs, Berkeley implements law that bans parking next to intersections

Berkeley completed painting red curbs at 20-foot zones before intersections to improve sightlines and reduce traffic collisions, implementing a 2023 state law prohibiting parking near crosswalks.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Speeding is No Joke Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Lower speed limits in school zones reduce crash fatalities, with 95% drops in speeding at camera-enforced locations, yet media outlets frame safety measures as political overreach.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Expert Analysis | Congestion pricing survives federal challenge for now | amNewYork

The court upheld New York City's congestion pricing program, rejecting attempts by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

UK police arrest suspect after car hits pedestrians

Seven people suffered serious injuries when a car drove into pedestrians in Derby, and a suspect has been arrested on multiple charges.
fromIntelligencer
2 weeks ago

Bright Lights, Big Problem

I don't know how many of you drive and how often, but I will tell you there is a plague in this country of headlight brightness. It is shockingly bright. If you look back to halogen lightbulbs, you're reaching somewhere around 700 to 1,200 lumens. New LED technology - these sons of bitches get to, like, 12,000 lumens.
Washington DC
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

The Hopkins Street battle is back: Berkeley reopens 'toxic' debate over bike lane

Cyclists protested for protected bike lanes on Hopkins Street, but city officials shelved the project, leading to ongoing safety and mobility concerns.
Los Angeles
from99% Invisible
1 week ago

Service Request #2: Why Is This Red Light So Damn Long? - 99% Invisible

Los Angeles' traffic management relies on the Advanced Transportation System and Coordination, linking 5,000 signals to optimize commuter flow.
#e-bikes
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

After 7 e-bike incidents in 10 days, Mass. police chief warns of impending 'tragedy'

Recent e-bike incidents in Milford have raised safety concerns, prompting police warnings about potential serious consequences if trends continue.
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Queens woman fatally struck by private garbage truck driver while crossing street: cops | amNewYork

A private garbage truck driver struck and killed a 19-year-old woman crossing a street in Queens late Sunday night.
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Police stop attempted Bay Bridge takeover by 85 unruly cyclists, seizing their bikes

Police and California Highway Patrol officers stopped a planned takeover of the Bay Bridge by dozens of cyclists Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
San Francisco
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-ed: Sausalito Continues its Quest to Delay Crosswalk Daylighting - Streetsblog San Francisco

California's AB 413 daylighting law mandates 20-foot clear zones at crosswalks to improve pedestrian visibility, yet Sausalito has delayed implementation 14 months after the January 2025 effective date while pursuing a $63,000 consultant contract.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Wednesday's Headlines: We 404'd The Times Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The New York Times often fails to credit Streetsblog for local coverage, relying instead on their content management system for information.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

The entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is getting a massive upgrade

A redesign of the Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan entrance will improve pedestrian and cyclist access ahead of the World Cup.
Brooklyn
fromAxios
5 days ago

The Rock Island Bridge is being compared to The High Line in NYC

The Rock Island Bridge entertainment district opens April 1, revitalizing a neglected river area with diverse community spaces.
Boston
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-ed: Double Parking Likely Contributed to Inner Sunset Tragedy - Streetsblog San Francisco

Double-parked vehicles force cyclists into dangerous traffic situations, causing serious injuries and deaths that could be prevented through enforcement of parking violations.
New York City
fromYahoo News
3 weeks ago

New York City's Worst Speeders and the Bill Proposed to Stop Them

New York City's ten most reckless drivers have accumulated thousands of speeding tickets and paid substantial fines, yet continue driving dangerously on city streets, highways, and school zones without meaningful consequences.
Cars
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Flashing Yellow Lights

Hazard lights do not legalize illegal parking, stopping, or leaving vehicles unattended; drivers remain obligated to obey traffic laws and signals.
New York City
fromPlanetizen
3 weeks ago

90% of NYC Intersections Lack Audible Crossing Signals for Blind Pedestrians

New York City and other urban areas lack standardized, well-maintained accessibility infrastructure for visually impaired residents, creating safety hazards despite some progress toward ADA compliance.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Op/Ed: The Cameras We Fear and the Speed We Ignore - Streetsblog California

Both technologies involve cameras mounted on poles designed to read license plates, and at a moment when Americans are rightly more alert to the dangers of unchecked surveillance, it makes sense that people would approach any new camera with skepticism. But similarity at the surface is not sameness in design. These systems are built for different purposes, governed by different statutes, and constrained by different guardrails.
San Francisco
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

NYC's worst Super Speeders': Safe streets advocates highlight dangers of reckless drivers in push for speed-limiting devices bill | amNewYork

New York City's 10 worst speeding offenders averaged 179 school-zone camera infractions each, with one driver receiving 259 tickets and 1,000 total since 2023, affecting 2.5 million residents.
Public health
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Is your state making school zones more dangerous?

Simple, evidence-based interventions like handwashing and automated speed-enforcement cameras dramatically reduce deaths, but social and political resistance can delay adoption.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cyclists face new traffic lights in Regent's Park

Three signal-controlled pedestrian crossings will be installed on Regent's Park Outer Circle to improve pedestrian safety, with fines for cyclists running red lights.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
Marketing
fromThe Cool Down
1 month ago

Driver shares photo after spotting obnoxious vehicle on highway: 'How is that not illegal?'

Mobile LED-advertising trucks can create hazardous nighttime glare and driver distraction, remain largely legal nationwide, but are subject to local brightness and volume regulations.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Designing Streets Through the Lens of Care

Jane Jacobs was also one of the voices that challenged this predominantly rationalist logic, arguing that truly vibrant streets are those capable of sustaining the diversity of everyday life, its informal exchanges, and the forms of care and natural surveillance that emerge from them. What these authors share is a fundamental insight: streets are not merely infrastructures for circulation, but social ecosystems, shaped by the relationships, uses, and encounters that take place within them.
Design
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Is The Safety Of Roundabouts Just For Rich People? - Streetsblog USA

Roundabouts, which reduce injury crashes by 80 percent, are disproportionately installed in wealthy and white neighborhoods while being absent from poor and Black neighborhoods across North Carolina.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

New cameras are designed to catch Oakland's speedy drivers. Can they slow the roads?

OAKLAND The city's transportation director stood Friday morning at a busy Oakland intersection, explaining how newly installed road-safety cameras will work, when suddenly his voice was drowned out by a car roaring down a nearby road. The vehicle, nowhere in sight, was apparently going fast enough that its rattling engine could be heard loudly by those gathered at Broadway and 27th Street, where one of the new cameras is mounted to a street light.
California
#speeding
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Confirmed: Non-Driving Infrastructure Creates 'Induced Demand,' Too - Streetsblog USA

Building high-quality multimodal infrastructure increases cycling and transit use and can reduce car travel when combined with supportive policies.
Bicycling
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 months ago

I Have Never Trusted Drivers - Here's How I Ride Safer Without Stopping Because of Them

Assume drivers won't see you; stack visibility, motion, lighting, positioning, and situational awareness so drivers cannot ignore you while continuing to ride safely.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police vehicle on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by the marked vehicle on Borough High Street at 00:34 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said. He was given emergency first aid by officers and treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.
UK news
#red-light-cameras
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