US Regulators Propose Removing Brake Pedal Requirement for Autonomous Vehicles
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is considering a rule change that would allow fully autonomous vehicles to be manufactured…
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NYPD Bars Reckless Officer from Driving Squad Cars Amid Internal Affairs Probe
An NYPD officer with a history of extensive speeding violations has been prohibited from driving department vehicles while an internal affairs investigation…
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Memphis Retains Title as Nation’s Deadliest City for Pedestrians
A recent report highlights Memphis as the most dangerous U.S. city for pedestrian fatalities for the second consecutive year, citing infrastructure issues…
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Forest Park Shifts Focus from Blame to Systemic Safety in Traffic Analysis
A small Illinois community is adopting a new approach to traffic safety, moving beyond assigning fault to investigating the underlying causes of…
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Thousands Died in Non-Traffic Incidents in 2021, Highlighting Parking Lot and Driveway Dangers
A recent report indicates nearly 4,000 fatalities and over 60,000 injuries occurred in parking lots and driveways in 2021, underscoring the need…
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Cities Excel at Documenting Crashes, But Fail to Learn From Them
A shift in approach from processing individual incidents to building a systemic learning practice is crucial for improving urban safety, according to…
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Salt Lake City Opens Protected Bike Path on Viaduct Trail
A new protected bike path has opened on Salt Lake City's 400 South Viaduct Trail bridge, enhancing connectivity and safety for cyclists…
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Colorado Establishes Fund for Wildlife Crossings to Enhance Road Safety
A new bill in Colorado creates an optional fund, supported by a small driver fee, to finance infrastructure aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle…
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Car Dependency Fuels Rise in DUIs, Underscoring Need for Transport Alternatives
New analysis highlights how urban and rural design, particularly the lack of accessible public and private transport options, contributes to the persistent…
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Driver Charged in Critical Injury of Dr. Ray Lee After Hit-and-Run
Authorities have charged a driver in connection with the hit-and-run incident that critically injured Dr. Ray Lee, with a family member's difficult…
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