Results for: Traffic Safety

Barbers Osvaldo Lugo and Rafael Santana of Looks Sharp Barbershop in East Hartford rescued a child from running into heavy traffic. The incident occurred at the intersection of Brown and Main, a busy area near Pratt Whitney, Coca-Cola facilities, and an I-84 on-ramp. Lugo and Santana noticed the child and quickly intervened, with one of them grabbing the child just feet from traffic. Despite his heroics, Lugo modestly attributes his actions to being in the right place at the right time, while police express gratitude for their efforts.

The City of Allentown has announced the launch of its ‘Safe Streets for All’ program, a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing traffic and transportation safety and reducing traffic-related fatalities to zero by 2030. Mayor Matt Tuerk emphasized the personal impact of traffic accidents, recalling the loss of friends and highlighting the death of a paraprofessional in 2022. Statistics reveal that Allentown experienced a significant number of traffic crashes in 2023, including pedestrian collisions and fatalities. The program will prioritize pedestrian and biking infrastructure improvements, with a survey seeking resident input on areas requiring enhancements. City officials will collaborate with consultants to develop a comprehensive action plan, which is expected to be approved by City Council in 2025. The city will pursue federal, state, and private funding to support these investments.

The College Hill community has voted to maintain the existing traffic safety measures on North Bend Road from Hamilton to Stella avenues. The “Complete Streets” design, implemented in August 2022, reduces the number of driving lanes from four to two. A community advisory vote revealed that the majority of residents prefer the current format, which includes one traffic lane in each direction, a protected buffer lane, and a permanent parking lane. The outcome of this vote will be shared with the Cincinnati Department of Transportation and Engineering, who will make the final decision on the future of the road design.

In an effort to enhance safety and aesthetics, Tempe’s Adaptive Streets Project is transforming intersections and bike lanes with vibrant murals. This low-cost initiative aims to foster community spirit and reduce driving speeds, making the city more enjoyable for both residents and visitors.

A Surrey firefighter was hit by a pickup truck while walking home from a neighbor’s house on Sunday afternoon. The firefighter, Brennon Quennell, was walking on the narrow gravel shoulder of 74 Avenue just before 192 Street around 4:55 p.m. when he was hit from behind by a grey pickup truck. The truck did not appear to slow down and sent Quennell tumbling into the waterlogged ditch. Quennell suffered only minor injuries, but his family has experienced the deadly nature of local roads before. In December 2019, his mother-in-law was struck and killed by a vehicle while using a crosswalk at 192 Street and 80 Avenue. Quennell says he is upset that he cannot walk safely in front of his own home and has spoken with the city several times about the need to slow down vehicles or create a path for pedestrians. Surrey Coun. Linda Annis called the video of the incident “shocking” and says more needs to be done to increase safety in the area.

From midnight today, double demerits will be enforced across Australia for speeding, seatbelt, mobile phone, and other traffic offenses. This increased penalty period will remain in effect throughout the Anzac Day long weekend.

The Longmont City Council will address proposals to expand composting access for residents and businesses at their Tuesday meeting. Additionally, they will review findings from the U.S. 287 Vision Zero Safety and Mobility Study, which seeks to enhance safety along the highway.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed Sammy’s Law, included in the state budget, which authorizes New York City to reduce its speed limit to 20 mph. This legislation is named in memory of Sammy Cohen Eckstein, a 12-year-old who tragically died in a car accident in Prospect Park in 2013.

A recent study has identified the areas in England and Wales with the highest rates of speeding violations. Warwickshire tops the list, with one speeding offense recorded for every 4.58 registered vehicles in 2022. The research also highlights other speeding hotspots, including Greater London, Devon and Cornwall, Yorkshire, Bedfordshire, and Surrey.