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fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 day ago

Secret to a long life': Bay Area cyclist, 94, remembered after fatal crash

Fernando Velazquez, 94, was stopped on the shoulder just south of Shiloh Road when the driver of a northbound Range Rover veered off the road and struck him, California Highway Patrol Officer David deRutte said. Velazquez was taken to Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, where he later died. Velazquez rode his tricycle every day, joking it was his secret to a long life, according to a GoFundMe set up to cover funeral expenses.
California
#traffic-safety
fromApaonline
1 month ago
Philosophy

Why Egalitarian Philosophers (and the Rest of Us) Should Be More Concerned About Roads

fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Cars

Friday Video: Why So Many Speed Limits Just Don't Work - Streetsblog USA

Design speed influences driver behavior more than posted speed limits; better road design is key to safer driving.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Part vigil, part protest: A heartfelt remembrance for Michael Burawoy in Oakland

The vigil highlighted the urgent need for safer road designs in Oakland following the tragic death of sociologist Michael Burawoy.
fromApaonline
1 month ago
Philosophy

Why Egalitarian Philosophers (and the Rest of Us) Should Be More Concerned About Roads

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Cyclist Badly Hurt on Segment of McGuinness Blvd. That Mayor Adams Refused to Make Safe - Streetsblog New York City

Road safety measures were compromised, leading to a serious cyclist injury.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Dangerous Intersection on Freitas Parkway Claims Life of Beloved Mountain Bike Coach - Streetsblog San Francisco

A bicyclist named Chris Brignetti was killed in a crash at a dangerous intersection in Terra Linda, highlighting preventable roadway hazards.
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