Washington D.C. is tackling its traffic safety issues by targeting out-of-state drivers, particularly those from Maryland and Virginia, with stricter enforcement, fines, and new technology to monitor driving behavior. The goal is to reduce traffic violations and move closer to achieving Vision Zero, an initiative aimed at eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Regina City Council has deferred a decision on lowering the speed limit in the Cathedral neighbourhood to 30 kilometres per hour, 24 hours a day, until May. The discussion emerged as part of a broader debate on the Vision Zero framework, which aims to reduce major injuries and deaths by decreasing crashes. While the framework received unanimous support, councillors were divided on creating a community safety zone in Cathedral.
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.
