Safety
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States Aren’t Even Trying to Reduce Traffic Deaths
Most states are aiming for more traffic deaths under a new federal program requiring them to set targets.
June 13, 2019
More People Will Die as a Result of Texas’ Red Light Camera Ban
Studies show when these cameras get turned off, fatalities increase.
June 6, 2019
On Arguello, San Francisco Again Fails to Protect Cyclists
Arguello "improvements" perpetuate outdated, dangerous designs
June 5, 2019
City Council Pres. Rebecca Kaplan Wants to Kill Oakland’s DOT
They've been improving safety all over Oakland...so Kaplan wants that stopped?
June 4, 2019
Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.
May 28, 2019
LADOT Hosts Traffic Safety Pop-Up Installations
LADOT hosted pop-up traffic calming installations in Koreatown and Westlake - hopefully these will lead to permanent upgrades
May 16, 2019
WRONG! Safety Officials Think Tech Gadgets Will Save Pedestrians from Monster SUVs
We know SUVs are killing pedestrians. But none of the traffic safety agencies is willing to alert the public about it.
May 16, 2019
Phoenix Will Continue to Let People Die in the Streets
Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.
April 24, 2019
Safety Expert Says Muni Dragging Incident is About More than Faulty Doors
The operator's main job in the Market Street tunnel is to make sure it is safe to proceed. Either the new trains have serious blind spots or the operator didn't do that.
April 24, 2019
Study: Driver Behavior Shows Greater Need for Protected Bike Lanes
A new study finds drivers pass more than a foot closer on streets with bike lanes and parked cars. Physical barriers are needed, authors say.
April 16, 2019
