Week of November 6, 2023
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U.S. Cities Consider Banning "Right on Red" Laws Amid Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
CBS NewsMuch of the research looking directly at the impact of right-on-red policies is years if not decades old, but both sides argue it's still relevant.
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US Drivers Kill 20 Pedestrians a Day. Here's What Cities are Doing About it.
Smart CitiesTargeted interventions aim to reduce the higher pedestrian death rates in communities of color and low-income communities and make cities more walkable for all.
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Americans Are Walking 36% Less Since Covid
BloombergA “universal” decline in walking trips from 2019 to 2022 comes as pedestrian deaths hit a record high, according to a new report. But there’s a bright spot.
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One in Six Teens Admit to Drowsy Driving, Survey Finds: It's 'Impaired Driving, Unequivocally'
Fox NewsMany teens say they've driven while they feel drowsy — and they believe that it’s not as dangerous as driving while drunk or distracted.
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'Fall Back' Driving Tips from AAA as Daylight Saving Time Ends in VA
PatchThe end of Daylight Saving Time can disturb sleep patterns and brings shorter daylight for Virginia commuters. AAA has safe driving tips.
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Advocates Hope Federal Funding Will Help Stem the Tide of Pedestrian Deaths
Smart CitiesComplete Streets, Vision Zero and the safe system approach all aim to improve pedestrian safety. The federal government is finally putting big dollars behind the effort, too.
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Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) November 13-17, 2023
FHAEvery minute of every day, law enforcement, fire and rescue, emergency medical services (EMS), public works, transportation, towing, and other responders work roadside to make roadways safe for all road users. These traffic incident responders put their lives at risk when clearing each of the nearly 7 million annual motor vehicle crashes or the broader range of incidents such as stalled vehicles or roadway debris.
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Traffic Safety Advocates Warn to Move Over as it Gets Darker Earlier
WRICTraffic safety advocates are reminding drivers about the new changes to the Move Over law, especially as Daylight Saving Time ends.
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Cities Tackle Rising Pedestrian Deaths
Smart CitiesExperts cite risky, distracted and impaired driving — as well as less traffic enforcement — as factors sending pedestrian fatalities to new highs. Can new funding reverse the tide?
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NHTSA and the Ad Council Launch New PSAs Highlighting the True Danger of Distracted Driving
CisionThe new PSAs, entitled "Really Scary," tap into the insight that the temptation for tech is visceral and ever-present, so drivers might not realize when they shift into distracted driving.
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Trucks and Teen Motorists a Dangerous Mix, NTSB Panelists Say
FreightwavesRising costs related to inexperienced drivers and distracted driving are behind a new effort to educate the public — particularly teen drivers — about sharing the road with truckers.