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Motorist Strikes Man in Emeryville Crosswalk; Lawmaker Vows to Redouble Efforts on Safety
Emeryville Councilmember John Bauters rendered assistance to a man who was hit in a crosswalk by a motorist in a pickup truck. He vows to redouble efforts for safety.
August 23, 2019
British Official Floats Idea of SUV Ban
British traffic safety authorities are starting to figure out how dangerous SUVs are for pedestrians. Unlike the U.S., they might actually do something about it.
August 22, 2019
In Davis, a New Bike/Ped Safety Project Is Blamed for Heavy Traffic
But the congestion is cut-through traffic from out of town, going elsewhere
August 2, 2019
Apathetic Audi Blocks Safety
Car dealership continually breaks law, obstructs sightlines at dangerous intersection
August 1, 2019
Study: Drivers Behave More Dangerously Around Women Cyclists
Research finding that drivers pass women more closely may help explain why women express greater fears about cycling.
August 1, 2019
Regulate Killer Trucks
Walk San Francisco urges city to address truck safety in San Francisco
July 30, 2019
Listen and Learn: A Tool for California Residents to Track Street Safety
Webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, will introduce UC Berkeley SafeTREC's Street Story and show people how to report safety hazards
July 16, 2019
Why California Needs a Complete Streets Bill: Part 1
Caltrans already has some Complete Streets policies in place, but it doesn't follow them. That's one reason.
July 2, 2019
Zero Traffic Fatalities Task Force Holds First Meeting
Revisiting the way California sets speed limits as called for by last year's A.B. 2363
July 1, 2019
State-Specific Data Shows High Risk for California Pedestrians
A report from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration recently offered sobering statistics about the risks to people walking and biking on U.S. streets. While fatalities among drivers and passengers fell slightly, more cyclists and people walking on U.S. roads died last year than the year before.
June 19, 2019
