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fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Sean Duffy is Anti-Safety Edition - Streetsblog New York City

It is awful and unacceptable that 10 people were murdered in the subway system in 2024. Convert that to the standard way of measuring mortality risk, deaths per 100,000 population, and the risk for someone who rode the subway 500 times in 2024 is 0.4 in 100,000. The risk of being murdered underground is ... orders of magnitude less than the risk of dying from a traffic accident elsewhere in the U.S.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Florida city removes rainbow crosswalk, following Sean Duffy's anti-Pride directive

"Roads are for safety, not political messages or artwork," Duffy wrote in a letter to governors this month.
SF LGBT
fromMendte in the Morning
1 week ago

The State Of The NYC Subways | 710 WOR | Mendte in the Morning

MTA postponed the fare hike for the NYC subway amid public dissatisfaction about current fares and subway conditions.
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago

Judge moves to allow removal of Bedford Avenue bike lane, despite warnings from DOT * Brooklyn Paper

In her July 9 decision, Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo said the administration's reasons behind removing the lane were 'rational,' since it will be replaced with a traditional non-protected bike lane.
Brooklyn
Cars
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Flight vs. Freeway: Why Air Travel Remains America's Safest Mode of Transportation - Social Media Explorer

Road travel is significantly more dangerous than air travel, with higher injury and fatality rates.
Injury and fatality rates for air travel are exceptionally low compared to road travel.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

DR Congo: dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba DW 06/13/2025

A boat sinking in Congo's Equateur Province resulted in at least 30 deaths, with many missing amid ongoing rescue efforts.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Governor, NYC Schools and MTA launch safety campaign against subway surfing

Subway surfing continues to be a dangerous trend, prompting a campaign featuring illustrated stories to discourage this activity among youth.
Brooklyn
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Bexleyheath bus driver jailed for killing girl, 9, after night spent partying

A bus driver was jailed for killing a girl due to falling asleep at the wheel after a party night.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Anatomy Of A Debacle: How Mayor Adams Went From Visionary to Bully on E-Bikes - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates are appalled that Mayor Adams, who always calls himself a cyclist, would lean so heavily into the bikelash.
NYC politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Former firefighter remembers fatal 1975 rail crash

The train was running late and the driver misinterpreted a warning board, leading to the crash that derailed the train and caused fatalities.
UK news
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Mayor Adams aims to enforce speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters

Mayor Adams proposes a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters to enhance street safety.
fromMidtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY Patch
2 months ago

MTA Conductor Attacked While On The Job In Manhattan, Police Say

A subway conductor was attacked by a man while operating a train in Midtown Manhattan; the suspect has not yet been apprehended.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Revolutionary Signalling Solutions from RSS Infrastructure

RSS Infrastructure is redefining rail transportation safety and efficiency through innovative signalling solutions.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Wu announces independent investigation into BPS bus safety following deadly crash

Boston Public Schools initiates independent safety probe following tragic death of 5-year-old Lens Joseph, emphasizing urgent need for transportation reform.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Newark Airport Might See a Temporary Reduction in Flights

Newark Airport may temporarily reduce the number of flights to ensure safety amidst recent technical outages.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Flights could be disrupted across U.S., transportation secretary warns

Newark Liberty International Airport is experiencing severe technological and staffing issues, which could foreshadow similar problems across other U.S. airports.
#air-traffic-control
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Tech industry

U.S. air traffic control system that relies on floppy disks will cost 'lots of billions' to overhaul

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

NBC's Kristen Welker Grills Trump Transpo Chief On Airport Failures: Why Does This Keep Happening?'

Newark Airport's safety issues stem from aging technology, prompting urgent calls for upgrades.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Tech industry

U.S. air traffic control system that relies on floppy disks will cost 'lots of billions' to overhaul

fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Motive Behind the Real ID-Deadline Charade

The Trump administration's Real ID initiative was a facade, prioritizing immigration issues over national-security measures and effective airport security.
#pete-buttigieg
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Pete Buttigieg warns of 'major concern' over dangerous Trump-era instability

Pete Buttigieg criticized the Trump administration for the unprecedented firing of NTSB board member Alvin Brown amidst critical safety investigations.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

White House removes NTSB vice chair amid heightened aviation concerns across US

The White House has removed Alvin Brown as vice chair of the NTSB amid a series of dismissals from independent agencies by President Trump.
NYC politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Investigation into death of passenger hit by train at Tube station

Lilli Matson, TfL's chief health, safety and environment officer, expressed condolences, stating, 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who sadly died at Ickenham Tube station last month.'
London music
fromWSOC TV
3 months ago

NYC helicopter company shuts down operations after deadly crash kills 6: FAA

New York Helicopter has ceased operations following a fatal crash that killed all aboard.
Senator Schumer is advocating for stricter safety inspections for helicopter tours after the tragedy.
fromUS News & World Report
3 months ago

Schumer Seeks to Halt Flights for New York Helicopter Company After Deadly Hudson River Crash

Schumer calls for a halt to New York Helicopter Tours flights amid investigations into a fatal crash, stressing the need for improved safety regulations.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Train crash that caused 100,000 in damage could have been avoided if staff followed rules -report

A timber train collided with an Intercity Railcar in Westport, leading to ongoing investigations and safety recommendations.
Damage from the collision is estimated at €100,000 with a comprehensive investigation underway.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nuclear waste returns to Germany amid protests DW 04/01/2025

The transport of radioactive nuclear waste to Germany sparks protests and raises safety concerns among activists.
#bridge-safety
DC food
fromABC News
4 months ago

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments for older bridges to prevent collapses like that of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
DC food
fromABC News
4 months ago

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments on 68 bridges following Key Bridge collapse

NTSB recommends vulnerability assessments for older bridges to prevent collapses like that of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

Leadership Vacuum: Delivery Workers Oppose Hochul's E-Bike Plan as Adams Goes AWOL - Streetsblog New York City

Riders rally against Gov. Hochul's e-bike proposals, seeking clearer policies amid safety and employment concerns.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
5 months ago

'Complete Streets' Webpage Falls Prey To Trump Purge - Streetsblog USA

The removal of the Complete Streets resources from the U.S. DOT website raises concerns about community safety initiatives amid political changes.
Travel
fromThe Verge
5 months ago

What's the deal with all these airplane crashes?

The aviation industry faces increased scrutiny as both commercial and private flight crashes rise amid recent FAA employee layoffs.
#train-accident
fromeuronews
5 months ago
Europe news

Video. Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities

fromeuronews
5 months ago
Europe news

Video. Train collides with elephants in Sri Lanka, causing derailment and animal fatalities

fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Bus Plunges off Bridge in Guatemala City, Killing at Least 53

President Bernardo Arevalo of Guatemala declared a day of national mourning and emphasized the shared grief for the victims' families following the deadly bus crash.
World politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago

BART shifting departure times in billion-dollar plan, working with agencies to improve efficiency

BART is adjusting train schedules to synchronize with other Bay Area transit systems and launching a major train control system upgrade.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago

The Insider: How to Blow the Whistle on a Federal Transportation Agency - Streetsblog USA

Research on aerodynamic side guards for trucks showed potential life-saving benefits that were omitted in the final report, raising concerns about regulatory transparency.
fromwww.baltimoresun.com
10 months ago

Engineers examining Dali found loose cable that could have triggered blackout before Key Bridge destruction

The Dali's loose electric cable may have caused the power blackout leading to the Key Bridge collapse, resulting in six fatalities.
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