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#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

90-Year-Old Man Killed in Sheepshead Bay Moped Hit-and-Run

A 90-year-old man was struck and killed by a moped while crossing the street in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

90-year-old man killed by hit-and-run moped driver in Brooklyn

A 90-year-old man was killed by a moped driver while crossing a street in Brooklyn.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Fixing Third Ave. Was Once 'Top of List' For Eric Adams - But as Mayor He Backed Off - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Central Coast city is finally fixing its most dangerous street

The Santa Barbara Transportation and Circulation Committee is nearing the start of construction on a 3.1-mile transformation of Cliff Drive, addressing pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Environment
#traffic-safety
fromsilive
5 days ago
New York City

Will the new speed limit in this Staten Island community slow drivers down?

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts - Streetsblog New York City

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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

fromsilive
5 days ago
New York City

Will the new speed limit in this Staten Island community slow drivers down?

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago
NYC politics

Fixing Canal Street Means Rethinking the Manhattan Bridge Itself: Experts - Streetsblog New York City

fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

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

fromStreetsblog
6 days ago

Friday Video: Krakow is a Polish Pedestrian Paradise - Streetsblog New York City

In Krakow, car drivers stop for pedestrians, not just in crosswalks, but even for those approaching or considering entering a crosswalk.
Berlin
New York City
fromPlanetizen
1 week ago

NYC Pedestrian-Focused Traffic Signals Reduce Injury Crashes by 33%

New York City reduced pedestrian crashes by 33% with leading pedestrian intervals that allow pedestrians a head start at intersections.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Sunset Park residents call for improvements on a deadly stretch of Third Avenue

Call for safety improvements on Third Avenue in Sunset Park due to high incidence of traffic injuries and fatalities.
#san-francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

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

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

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.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: Victims of Two SF Pedestrian Collisions ID'd

Two elderly women died in pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, sparking concerns for pedestrian safety.
Retailers are vacating the SF Centre mall, impacting local commercial activity.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Mission District

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

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.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Scooterist Kills Pedestrian on Market Street - Streetsblog San Francisco

A scooter rider fatally struck a pedestrian crossing Market Street, marking the ninth such fatality in San Francisco this year.
#e-scooter
#traffic-incident
fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

fromGothamist
1 week ago
New York City

Brooklyn man arrested in fatal crash with pedestrian, 95, who survived Nazis, Chernobyl

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

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

#road-safety
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

'Horrific danger' as Eltham pedestrian crossing left broken for days

A pedestrian crossing on Eltham High Street, near McDonald's, was left unrepaired for six days, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians.
Miscellaneous
#hit-and-run
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

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.
Chicago
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Speeding driver broke red light and knocked down and killed elderly woman

Philip Ormond was sentenced to over four years for causing death through dangerous driving after hitting a pedestrian while speeding.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

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

A judge approved the removal of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, converting it back to an unprotected lane.
#traffic-accident
#traffic-collision
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

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

The bill would prohibit cars from parking within 20 feet of intersections to improve visibility where pedestrians cross from behind parked cars.
New York City
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Mountain View weighs El Monte 'road diet' after pedestrian fatalities - San Jose Spotlight

The proposed road improvements aim to enhance pedestrian safety on El Monte Avenue, reducing traffic lanes and adding features like buffered bike lanes and refuge islands.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Eyes on the Street: DOT's 'Broadway Vision' Starts to Clear Up - Streetsblog New York City

Broadway is being transformed into a 'linear plaza' for pedestrians and cyclists, enhancing urban space and transportation options.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

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

A driver was arrested after colliding with parked vehicles and a pedestrian, resulting in five minor injuries.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Council implements ice cream van ban on street

Greenwich Council has banned ice cream selling on King William Walk, citing pedestrian safety and environmental health concerns.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

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

Frustration exists over pedestrian safety measures being inadequately enforced in high-collision areas.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Crown Heights community mourns 8-year-old killed in traffic collision

Witnesses stated the driver, who had a green light, remained at the scene and expressed deep sorrow following the tragic accident that claimed the child's life.
New York City
fromStreetsblog
1 month 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.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman in her 80s rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Muswell Hill

"A vehicle was in collision with a woman in her 80s at the location. She was taken to hospital where thankfully her injuries were not deemed life-threatening or changing."
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Study: America's Blind Spots Are Expanding - Streetsblog USA

Blind spots on popular vehicles are increasing, jeopardizing pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
Federal regulators are failing to address vehicle design issues that contribute to rising deaths among vulnerable road users.
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
NYC politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

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

Pedestrian error is a growing concern in Staten Island, with many injuries resulting from distractions like phones and unsafe crossing behavior.
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.
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.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

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

Flatbush's proposed center-running bus lane aims to enhance transit efficiency and pedestrian safety in Brooklyn.
#transportation
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.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

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.
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
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.
#traffic-accidents
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

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

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
San Francisco

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

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months 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.
#bronx
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC politics

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.
fromBronx Times
2 months ago
NYC parents

78-year-old woman struck and killed by SUV driver in Bronx - Bronx Times

A 78-year-old woman was killed by a driver while walking in the Bronx, raising concerns about pedestrian safety.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months 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.
#urban-planning
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Car Harms Monday: Machines Took Over Cities and Left Humans in the Dust - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Car Harms Monday: Machines Took Over Cities and Left Humans in the Dust - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident

Eyewitness accounts reveal a chaotic scene as a car drove through a crowd in Liverpool, with many people scattering and a group chasing the vehicle.
Liverpool FC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

An NYPD patrol car struck two pedestrians after swerving to avoid a taxi in Morningside Heights, causing injuries but all involved are stable.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"We're going to double the sidewalk space, shorten the sidewalks, so that the avenue is safer to cross, green the avenue with more than 230 tree planters and adding new seating and better lighting."
NYC politics
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

Part of Borough Market is finally being pedestrianised

Borough Market will implement a traffic barrier on Bedale Street to enhance pedestrian safety.
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.
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

NYC to Launch 34th Street Busway, Banning Most Cars to Speed Up Transit | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Implementation of a successful transit design from 14th Street to 34th Street aims to enhance bus speeds and pedestrian safety.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

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

Cyclists, e-bikers, and scooter riders must adhere to laws for pedestrian safety, as highlighted by Judge Weber's warning during a recent court session.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Monday's Headlines: 'Hey, Sean, We're Walking Here' Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The opening of the Queensboro Bridge pedestrian path represents a historical restoration, enhancing safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Esparza's lawsuit highlights how unwarranted NYPD tickets for cyclists reflect a flawed 'go with the walk' law, leading to unsafe road conditions for all.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
2 months ago

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

Local residents are increasingly alarmed by pedestrian safety issues after a tragic fatal incident.
Cars
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday Video: The 'Clear' Benefits of Daylighting - Streetsblog New York City

Banning parking at intersections is essential for pedestrian safety.
San Diego is addressing illegal parking to improve safety for pedestrians.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

A driver inhaled hippy crack' at the wheel. Seconds later, she ran over a pedestrian

Inhalation of nitrous oxide while driving led to a serious accident, resulting in a 20-month prison sentence for the driver.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

Queensboro Bridge just got safer for walkers and cyclists

The Queensboro Bridge will finally have separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians, enhancing safety after years of wait.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Driver suffers medical problem, runs light, hits teen, police say

A driver suffered a medical emergency causing a serious accident with a pedestrian in Redwood City.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

New cycle and pedestrian safety plan unveiled around busy London train station

Recent changes propose a safer pedestrian crossing and improved space for cyclists, addressing long-standing conflicts.
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