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Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged for deadly crash that killed 62-year-old woman

A Brooklyn man was arrested for a crash that killed a pedestrian at a busy intersection, charged with multiple offenses.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

MTA bus strikes elderly man crossing NYC street, leaving him in critical condition, surveillance footage shows

An elderly man was critically injured by an MTA bus while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Flatbush Ave. Could Be Brooklyn's First Great Transitway (If It's Done Right) - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromShore News Network
2 months ago

Brooklyn driver charged for deadly crash that killed 62-year-old woman

A Brooklyn man was arrested for a crash that killed a pedestrian at a busy intersection, charged with multiple offenses.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

MTA bus strikes elderly man crossing NYC street, leaving him in critical condition, surveillance footage shows

An elderly man was critically injured by an MTA bus while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Flatbush Ave. Could Be Brooklyn's First Great Transitway (If It's Done Right) - Streetsblog New York City

#bicyclist-safety
#traffic-safety
Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

Cars
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Can New York City Fix Its Deadly 'Conduit' to JFK Airport? - Streetsblog New York City

The Conduit will undergo a safety overhaul aimed at improving conditions for pedestrians and cyclists after a series of serious accidents.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago
Brooklyn

After fatal hit-and-run, local pols and street safety advocates slam delay of Third Avenue safety plan * Brooklyn Paper

#urban-planning
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Manhattan transit projects putting pedestrians, and businesses, first | amNewYork

Transformation of 34th Street into a busway aims to ease congestion and improve transit in Midtown Manhattan.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

One Person Killed In Bayview Hit-and-Run, Marking Sixth Pedestrian Death of 2025

Six pedestrian fatalities have occurred in San Francisco in less than five months, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Carnage from Compromise: Walk SF Speaks Out After Another Senior Killed on Geary - Streetsblog San Francisco

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Editorial | Manhattan transit projects putting pedestrians, and businesses, first | amNewYork

Transformation of 34th Street into a busway aims to ease congestion and improve transit in Midtown Manhattan.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

One Person Killed In Bayview Hit-and-Run, Marking Sixth Pedestrian Death of 2025

Six pedestrian fatalities have occurred in San Francisco in less than five months, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

Carnage from Compromise: Walk SF Speaks Out After Another Senior Killed on Geary - Streetsblog San Francisco

#traffic-management
#city-planning
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Pedestrian paradise: $400M 5th Avenue redesign to begin in 2028 | amNewYork

Fifth Avenue will be redesigned into a more pedestrian-friendly space with expanded sidewalks, more greenery, and reduced vehicle lanes starting in early 2028.
#san-francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

San Francisco Rips Out Planters, Benches, Posts on Wiggle Crosswalk - Streetsblog San Francisco

#traffic-incident
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

99-year-old Toronto pedestrian dies nearly 1 week after being struck by driver | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

99-year-old Toronto pedestrian dies nearly 1 week after being struck by driver | CBC News

#traffic-incidents
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Coming Up Short on Daylighting SF's Red Curbs, Parents Say | KQED

fromKqed
3 weeks ago
San Francisco

SFMTA Coming Up Short on Daylighting SF's Red Curbs, Parents Say | KQED

#public-safety
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council - Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote? - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council - Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote? - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Major road in Harold Hill set for new crossing as part of Gallows Corner works

A new pedestrian crossing is set to be implemented on Straight Road, replacing the informal crossing that currently exists without traffic signals, enhancing safety for all, particularly vulnerable road users.
London politics
#legal-consequences
#transportation-policy
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
New York City

City officials get green light to remove Brooklyn bike lane despite cyclists' objections

fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
New York City

City officials get green light to remove Brooklyn bike lane despite cyclists' objections

#traffic-accident
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

NYPD squad car strikes 2 people in outdoor dining area while trying to avoid crash with taxi : police

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

NYPD squad car strikes 2 people in outdoor dining area while trying to avoid crash with taxi : police

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Driver arrested, 5 in hospital after car hits parked vehicles and pedestrian in Scarborough | CBC News

A driver has been arrested after a car collided with several parked vehicles and a pedestrian in Scarborough on Sunday night, injuring five people.
Toronto
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council implements ice cream van ban on street

Cllr Jackie Smith stated that ‘unregulated trading’ raised concerns about pedestrian safety, environmental health, and ‘the preservation of the area’s historic character’.
London
#community-impact
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Beloved Oakland teacher killed by driver after CHP terminated pursuit, officials say

A beloved teacher, Marvin Boomer, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit that had been called off.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Beloved Oakland teacher killed by driver after CHP terminated pursuit, officials say

A beloved teacher, Marvin Boomer, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle involved in a police pursuit that had been called off.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Washington State Is About To Have the First Pro-'Woonerf' Law in America - Streetsblog USA

"[Shared streets] create the kind of environment that everybody wants to live in...where it's beautiful and desirable to be out in the street enjoying the city, meeting their neighbors..."
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

I'm glad we have rules. I just don't expect people to follow them | Dave Schilling

Rules serve as the backbone of society, yet many often forget to actively engage with them, leading to frustration when others don't follow suit.
Coffee
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Dublin Bus brands Fine Gael's comments in its transport plan 'misleading and unhelpful'

Dublin Bus has criticized Fine Gael's claims that 'buses can endanger pedestrians' as "misleading and unhelpful," reflecting concerns over public safety discourse.
London politics
#road-safety
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Life-or-death choices: DA's office sounds alarm about dangerous pedestrian behavior on Staten Island

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

No Parking: NYC DOT to redesign intersections to limit vehicle parking and improve cyclist safety

NYC DOT announces redesign of high-crash intersections to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians using a hardened daylighting approach.
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Now Do Cars: Adams and Council Push For E-Bike Speed Limits Ignores The Biggest Danger - Streetsblog New York City

New York City plans to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph, ignoring successful measures to reduce car speeds for enhancing pedestrian safety.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Transportation Committee Review: Cars Cars Cars and More Cars - Streetsblog New York City

New York's Assembly Transportation Committee prioritizes car-related legislation over pedestrian and bicycle safety, with only a minority of bills addressing non-motorist concerns.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Now Do Cars: Adams and Council Push For E-Bike Speed Limits Ignores The Biggest Danger - Streetsblog New York City

New York City plans to cap e-bike speeds at 15 mph, ignoring successful measures to reduce car speeds for enhancing pedestrian safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Transportation Committee Review: Cars Cars Cars and More Cars - Streetsblog New York City

New York's Assembly Transportation Committee prioritizes car-related legislation over pedestrian and bicycle safety, with only a minority of bills addressing non-motorist concerns.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Driver intentionally struck Lower East Side pedestrian with vehicle after street fight: sources | amNewYork

Authorities are searching for a driver who intentionally hit a pedestrian after a fight in Lower East Side.
Cars
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Man in wheelchair killed in Bay Area DUI hit-and-run, police say

Two pedestrians were hit in separate incidents leading to two fatalities in San Jose within two days, raising concerns over traffic safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

More bike lanes, more greenery coming to Bronx waterfront in 2025

The Harlem River Greenway project will enhance bike and pedestrian access in the Bronx.
Community feedback was integral to the planning of the greenway project.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Day 1: Criminal Court Judge Issues Safety Lectures to Cyclists, Including Citi Bike Celeb - Streetsblog New York City

These violations... [are] a real safety issue, especially for a lot of our seniors.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC must stop treating cyclists like a special class - for everyone's safety

The lawsuit highlights issues with the NYPD's ticketing of cyclists under the flawed 'go with the walk' law.
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

East Flatbush neighbors concerned with pedestrian safety after woman struck and killed in crosswalk

Neighbors in East Flatbush are increasingly worried about pedestrian safety following the tragic death of Maurette Lafleur, highlighting ongoing issues with traffic management.
NYC politics
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