Safety
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Neighbors Come Together to Find a Fix for the Fairfax Asterisk
Neighbors are organizing for better walkability at the six-legged intersection of Fairfax, Olympic, and San Vicente
November 9, 2017
Advocates Demand Leadership from Mayor Lee on Vision Zero
Open letter calls on city to deliver effective safety improvements at the site of every traffic violence fatality this year.
November 8, 2017
Skeptical L.A. Councilmember Hosts Meeting on Sixth Street Safety Improvements
At Councilmember Ryu's community input meeting on safety improvements for Sixth Street, two options were presented: more left turn pockets, or a road diet.
October 24, 2017
SF Bicycle Cop Struck, Severely Injured, Outside Opera Plaza Garage
Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel of the Tenderloin police station was critically injured while riding his bicycle beat yesterday afternoon. A suspect is in custody.
October 20, 2017
Oh #%&@! Bonin Caves to Backlash, Announces Playa Del Rey Safety Un-Do
Backlash drivers are celebrating Bonin's rollback of remaining Playa Del Rey road diets
October 19, 2017
Seniors Plead with SFMTA for Safer Fell Street
A handful of determined seniors pleaded with the SFMTA to take immediate action to make the Fell Street and Baker intersection crossing, which connects the Mercy Terrace senior home with the Panhandle Park, safe.
October 19, 2017
We Know SUV Design Kills Pedestrians, But We Still Let Carmakers Sell Them
The same design features that kill and maim pedestrians are what automakers rely on to appeal to consumers.
October 19, 2017
15 Days to Comment on DMV Rules for Autonomous Cars
Until October 25, the public has a chance to weigh in on proposed rules for testing and using self-driving cars on California roads. Because California relies on unfinished and weak federal rules, there is cause for concern.
October 12, 2017
America Hasn’t Seen a Spike in Traffic Deaths This Bad in 50 Years
America's traffic safety record is going from bad to worse -- and federal transportation officials aren't speaking up about it.
October 11, 2017
New Data Shows Venice Blvd Great Street Success, Council Re-Vote Tonight
Mar Vista Council agenda tonight again includes a motion against the Venice Blvd Great Streets project, which has proven successful
October 10, 2017
