Safety
Streetsblog California
Rainbow Crosswalk Painters Strike Again
Serial scofflaws hit downtown Oakland in boldest attack yet
September 5, 2018
Kids Head Back to School — And Parents Return to Their Killing Machines
Cell phone data shows drivers around schools are texting and speeding at an alarming rate.
September 5, 2018
Bicyclist’s Death Prompts Questions in Oakland
Deontae Bush's family requested a public meeting with the city because they were frustrated with the response they got from the police department after the crash that took his life.
August 30, 2018
BART General Manager Proposes a ‘Safety and Security Action Plan’
BART General Manager Grace Crunican will be seeking BART Board approval for a $28 million “comprehensive Safety and Security Action Plan.”
August 7, 2018
Here’s Why Canada’s Traffic Safety Record Is Better Than Ours
The reason? Canada has better laws and far more mass transit use.
August 7, 2018
Biking Pol Is Killed, So Louisiana Parish Blames Cyclists
Council members have proposed some dubiously legal requirements for cyclists including — true story — lasers.
August 6, 2018
Outlawed Abroad, Killer “Bull Bars” Are the Hot Fashion Accessory for Police Departments
"Bull bars" make cars look aggressive and militaristic. And they kill pedestrians.
August 2, 2018
Walk SF Urges Mayor to Prioritize Safety
Advocates want all high-injury streets treated immediately
July 31, 2018
South Lake Tahoe Residents Demonstrate for a Safe Crossing. Caltrans Is Unimpressed
In South Lake Tahoe, advocates demonstrated for pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements. Caltrans was unimpressed.
July 24, 2018
Another Pedestrian Killed at Sloat and 36th
Another pedestrian killed on Sloat as unsafe conditions persist.
July 18, 2018
