#traffic-safety

#traffic-safety

The recent collision on I-580 leading to a temporary shutdown highlights ongoing traffic safety concerns and the increasing number of incidents involving large vehicles.

The tragic incidents highlight the severe consequences of road accidents as two separate crashes within three days claimed the lives of two individuals in Contra Costa County.

"I just think it's bullshit what they're doing," one attendee, Erin Poland, told Streetsblog about the NYPD push, which, she said, is "not actually protecting cyclists [but] putting them in more danger and in more harm."

According to a statement issued by the Garda Press Office, static safety cameras have been proven internationally to reduce speeding.

As the Oregon Legislature works on a major transportation package, advocates say it's crucial the final bill includes enough funding for public transit and safe streets- and, many say, the current framework doesn't go far enough.

Brock Purdy's five-year, $265 million contract extension solidifies his status as the franchise quarterback, making him one of the highest-paid players in NFL history.

The Ontario budget features a $14.6 billion deficit, driven by economic uncertainty and a projected Real GDP slowdown to 0.8% in 2025 amidst tariff battles.

Della Vecchia argues, "Why do I have to consult people to do something on my own property?" highlighting his stance on property rights.

Garda Flatley, aged 49, was conducting a speed checkpoint on the R132 in north Dublin when he was critically injured and later pronounced dead.

The motorcyclist, a 19-year-old male, was airlifted from the scene to the Mater Hospital, where his injuries are reported to be serious.

After a fatal crash, the Emergency Streets protocol proposes that drivers reduce their speed by 20 mph for two weeks to minimize kinetic energy in the area.

During the court session, it was revealed that McGinn drove nearly twice the speed limit and disregarded passengers' pleas to reduce his speed.

Anthony McGinn, who was driving nearly twice the speed limit, ignored pleas from his passengers to slow down before crashing the vehicle that killed two teenagers.

Members of the Kildare Roads Policing Unit conducted checkpoints during the May bank holiday campaign, resulting in numerous arrests and vehicle seizures for various driving offences.

In the clip, a red minivan is seen crawling into the frame in the middle lane of the busy three-lane highway as other vehicles zip around it.