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Citizen Portal News Texas

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1 day ago

Richardson Bicycle Coalition asks VPAC to pilot quick-build safety fixes, adopt Vision Zero goal and change signal programming At a VPAC meeting, the Richardson Bicycle Coalition urged a pilot program of tactical urbanism quick-builds, a formal Vision Zero (zero fatalities) statement, and changes to flashing-left-arrow timing and slip-lane closures to reduce pedestrian collisions.

The Richardson Bicycle Coalition is pushing for immediate safety changes to protect pedestrians and cyclists, advocating for innovative, low-cost pilot projects to tackle traffic dangers head-on.

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Eastern Eye News

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1 day ago

SUV Safety Fears Grow as Children Named Most Vulnerable Mayor's spokesperson warns SUVs are 77 per cent more likely to kill a child as London's SUV numbers hit 800,000

🚗 Khan considers an SUV charge to tackle road safety, as studies show children are most at risk from larger vehicles. ⚠️👶

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Citizen Portal News Alabama

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2 days ago

Moody council approves redevelopment agreement with Moody LP after public hearing After a public hearing where residents raised environmental, traffic and tenant-relocation concerns, Moody City Council unanimously approved a reimbursement redevelopment agreement with Moody LP, LLC and a related resolution (R2025-05-12).

Moody City Council just greenlit a massive redevelopment project that promises to reshape the retail landscape, but residents are raising serious concerns about environmental impacts and traffic safety.

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2 days ago

What does the bill do? It allows municipalities in Massachusetts to opt in to setting up cameras specific for enforcing speed limits, red light turning, and "blocking the box." Why is the bill important? Speeding and red-light running are major causes of serious injuries and deaths, especially for cyclists, pedestrians and other road users. Safety cameras would significantly reduce crashes, helping to slow cars and save lives. It will also provide accountability for unsafe driving without requiring resources from police officers, reducing the danger inherent in traffic stops.

Use of traffic safety cameras What the proposed law does: Cameras only activate when a violation occurs. They only capture license plate images, not drivers' or passengers' images, similar to automatic tolling already in place. Each violation is reviewed by a person before fines are issued and fines can be appealed. Local governments must hold public hearings, post clear signage, run public education programs and publish annual safety and equity reports. What the proposed law does NOT do: Not share data: The law does not allow sharing data with other agencies, such as Flock cameras or federal databases. Not affect insurance rates: Camera tickets do not add points to your license, are not moving violations, and will not affect your insurance.

Enforcement of traffic safety cameras What the proposed law does Fees start at $25 and any extra revenue goes to the Massachusetts Transportation Trust Fund. Automated enforcement reduces traffic stops and limits discretionary policing. There are clear safeguards in place: no tickets for yellow lights, speed buffers built in, first 60 days are warnings only. What the proposed law does NOT do Not about revenue: This law prohibits profit-driven enforcement. Camera vendors and collection companies can't be paid per ticket and any extra net revenue cannot go to local or municipal budgets.

Privacy protections of traffic safety cameras What the proposed law does Strong privacy protections are built in: no front-facing photos, images deleted within 48 hours, data is not public and cannot be sold or shared. Data is only available to law enforcement with a court order. Cities must analyze and report racial and social equity impacts. What the proposed law does NOT do Not surveillance tools: The law sets prohibitions against selling data and using it for other purposes. They cannot be used to track people.

What would proposed bills S.2344 and H.3754 mean for the use, enforcement, and privacy protections behind traffic safety cameras?

We’re here to answer!

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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2 days ago

Committee holds distracted‑driving bill after members raise questions about streaming and embedded vehicle displays Senators paused House Bill 2109, which would increase penalties for repeat hands‑free violations and expand a prohibition on viewing video while driving, directing sponsors to convene stakeholders to clarify how the bill treats embedded vehicle interfaces and recordings.

Arizona's Senate is grappling with a new distracted-driving bill that could redefine how we use video in vehicles—are safety recordings in jeopardy?

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Soddy‑Daisy board gives first reading to rezoning for adjacent Old Dayton Pike parcels for apartment development At its Nov. 17 meeting the Soddy‑Daisy Board of Commissioners gave first readings to ordinances rezoning two adjacent parcels on Old Dayton Pike to R‑3 for an apartment‑townhouse development; the developer said roughly 240 apartments are proposed and nearby residents raised traffic and safety concerns.

The Soddy-Daisy Board is moving forward with plans for a major apartment complex, but local residents are raising alarms about traffic and safety concerns.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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2 days ago

Soddy‑Daisy approves school‑zone cameras and authorizes public‑safety purchases Police and fire leaders reported equipment plans: the fire department located an aerial platform truck secured for $140,000, police were authorized to buy a replacement truck, and commissioners authorized the mayor to sign a three‑year contract for school‑zone FDR cameras and license‑plate readers intended to improve student safety.

Soddy-Daisy is ramping up public safety with new equipment purchases and a cutting-edge school-zone camera program aimed at protecting our children!

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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3 days ago

Committee approves Super‑Speeder bill allowing courts to require speed‑limiting devices SB 19‑27 authorizes courts to require intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices for repeat dangerous speed offenders; victims' family groups urged passage and a vendor described installation and ongoing costs. The committee passed the bill and sent it to calendar.

Tennessee's Senate has taken a bold step to combat reckless driving by advancing a bill that could make speed-limiting devices mandatory for repeat offenders.

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Erik Sandblom 🌻

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3 days ago

Photo shows the underside of a shoe on a pedal with a red light.

The pedals she is referring to have built-in lights. They automatically switch colors and are always white ahead, red back. Like ordinary pedal reflectors, the motion of the pedal lights let overtaking motorists easily see that you are a cyclist. #beseen #trafficsafety #cycling

Erik Sandblom 🌻

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3 days ago

"Not sure if I can say this onscreen. But lights over helmets"

Yes you can say it! Bike lights are more important than bike helmets. So are a lot of other things: 30 kph speed limits, bike paths, bike training, driver visibility out of truck cabs, etc

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Citizen Portal News Colorado

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3 days ago

Douglas County approves $13.218 million contract to rebuild Pine Drive and Pine Lane Douglas County commissioners approved a $13,218,000 construction contract with Hammond Infrastructure Incorporated and two budget reallocations to fund the Pine Drive and Pine Lane improvement project, with a projected notice to proceed on April 6 and a 480‑day contract term.

Douglas County is set to transform Pine Drive and Pine Lane with a $13.2 million construction project aimed at improving traffic safety and accommodating growth in the region!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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3 days ago

College Park hears presentation on stop‑sign cameras as residents press for independent safety data Avio presented the city’s automated stop‑sign monitoring program and portal data — including 207 warning letters and 522 portal-recorded violations since Feb. 16 — while residents raised privacy, independence of evidence and revenue‑generation concerns. City staff said contract police will review citations and state law restricts how proceeds can be used.

College Park's new automated stop-sign cameras aim to enhance safety, but residents are raising concerns about privacy, revenue motives, and the true impact on driving behavior.

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Citizen Portal News California

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4 days ago

Commission backs letter asking council to draft youth e-bike restriction under AB 22 34 After a data-driven presentation on rising pediatric e-bike trauma from local hospitals, the commission voted to draft and forward a letter recommending the City Council draft an ordinance under AB 22 34 to prohibit class 1 and 2 e-bike operation by children under 12, with an education-first approach and a warning period before enforcement.

Pediatric e-bike injuries have skyrocketed, prompting officials to consider a new ordinance to keep kids under 12 safe on the roads.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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4 days ago

Council clears multiple land‑use items: hangar homes rezoning, commercial rezoning, drive‑through SUP and UDC tweaks Council approved a set of land‑use items including a PD amendment allowing single‑family hangar homes, a 6‑acre rezone to C2 for commercial uses at Virginia Parkway and South Jordan Road, a specific‑use permit for a drive‑through restaurant (with mitigation), and a package of UDC and subdivision code amendments.

McKinney City Council just greenlit exciting new developments, including single-family hangar homes and a commercial rezone, shaping the future of our community!

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4 days ago

Our office is pleased to see this community-led initiative moving forward as we work together to create safer neighborhoods. Learn more about the County's traffic calming program: www.pwcva.gov/assets/2021-...

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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5 days ago

Neighbor tells council one child killed on Davis Boulevard; asks for speed‑limit and enforcement review Mary Michaels, a Liberty Village HOA officer, urged action on Davis Boulevard safety and told council she had recorded speeding near her home and that "one child, 12 year old, has been killed there." Council asked her to share details by email and staff offered to follow up with TxDOT and police.

A Liberty Village resident is sounding the alarm over dangerous speeding on Davis Boulevard, highlighting a tragic loss that demands immediate action.

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Citizen Portal News Wisconsin

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5 days ago

Menomonee Falls board approves Hilltop Grove rezoning after months of debate on traffic and wetlands After a lengthy public hearing in which dozens of residents raised traffic, runoff and wildlife concerns, the Menomonee Falls Board of Trustees approved an ordinance rezoning about 76 acres for the 130-home Hilltop Grove planned residential development; the developer and county traffic consultant said studies and mitigation measures informed the decision.

The Menomonee Falls Village Board has greenlit a controversial plan for 130 new homes, igniting fierce debates over traffic, wetlands, and wildlife impacts.

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Citizen Portal News West Virginia

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5 days ago

Senate committee backs higher fines for work-zone violations after contractors cite fatalities The committee voted to report House Bill 4538, which raises penalties for failing to obey work-zone traffic controls and raises speed-related fines in construction areas, after testimony from the Contractors Association citing recent worker fatalities.

The Senate is stepping up to protect workers by advancing a bill that could significantly raise fines for traffic violations in construction zones, following alarming fatalities in recent years.

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Citizen Portal News North Carolina

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5 days ago

Johnston County delays vote on Prologis industrial rezoning after hours of neighborhood opposition The board took under advisement a request by Prologis to rezone about 28 acres near Pierce and Cleveland roads (case 25‑15) after extensive public comment. Residents raised traffic, safety, buffer and environmental concerns and asked the board for stricter conditions or denial; the board voted to table the case to March 16 for further review.

The Johnston County Board of Commissioners faces mounting pressure as they delay a crucial vote on Prologis' controversial industrial rezoning plan amid intense community opposition.

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Citizen Portal News Illinois

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5 days ago

Boone County weighs four‑way stop, rumble strips or roundabout after residents plead for safety at Caledonia–North intersection Following multiple public pleas — including from schoolchildren — county highway staff recommended long‑term roundabout treatment but the board discussed placing a four‑way stop and adding rumble strips and flashing beacons as near‑term measures; the matter will be scheduled for formal action.

After a sixth-grader's heartfelt plea for safety, Boone County officials are urgently considering a four-way stop at a dangerous intersection plagued by serious accidents.

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5 days ago

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A tragic collision on the Dhour El Choueir highway in Lebanon led to one death, highlighting the urgent need for improved traffic safety regulations to protect citizens.

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Citizen Portal News Delaware

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6 days ago

Task force approves several studies and consumer‑facing initiatives; key votes summarized The task force approved recommendations to develop care pathways and an adjudication board, increase transparency of PIP balances, study crash-related towing/storage costs, support a repair-bill cleanup, encourage driver-education/notifications for gig-economy drivers and recommend broader use of speed cameras; several other motions failed.

Delaware's automobile insurance reform task force just approved crucial initiatives aimed at improving care pathways, enhancing transparency, and addressing towing costs for crash-involved vehicles!

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Citizen Portal News Louisiana

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6 days ago

State highway-safety officials cite impaired-driving trends, limits in drug testing and policy tools under consideration The Louisiana Highway Safety Commission presented 2024 crash and impaired-driving data (753 fatalities in 2024, with impaired driving accounting for about one-third of those deaths by the Commission's measures) and described limits in drug-testing capacity, economic costs and potential countermeasures including ignition interlock, screening and oral-fluid testing.

Impaired driving accounted for a shocking one-third of Louisiana's 753 fatalities in 2024, revealing urgent gaps in drug testing and a pressing need for innovative solutions.

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Citizen Portal News California

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6 days ago

Regional Keane pavement project listed for bid; council expects construction in 2027 Councilmembers said the Keane pavement project, including truck climbing lanes funded by Caltrans and the California Transportation Commission at about $247 million, is now 'Ready to List' and expected to go to bid this summer with construction beginning in 2027.

Major upgrades are coming to the Keane pavement project, with $247 million in funding set to transform regional roadways and tackle traffic challenges—construction is expected to kick off in 2027!

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Citizen Portal News California

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6 days ago

Study: Suisun Valley roads mostly adequate but southern segment could see weekend/harvest congestion A county traffic capacity analysis found Suisun Valley Road generally operates at acceptable levels of service but identified Segment A (Solano College to Rockville Road) as vulnerable to Saturday and harvest-season congestion if the area builds out aggressively; staff recommended targeted improvements and pursuing grants.

Suisun Valley Road is operating well on weekdays, but weekend traffic could soon become a nightmare—especially during harvest season—if development plans move forward without crucial improvements.

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Citizen Portal News New York

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6 days ago

Resident urges roundabout study after fatal crash; others press board on taxes During public comment a resident asked the board to press the state for a highway design study and funds for a possible roundabout after a 9/11/2024 fatal crash near Kegelbine School; another speaker raised concerns about rising property taxes and urged fiscal restraint.

A heart-wrenching plea for safety was made at the town board meeting following a tragic crash that claimed a young life, as residents demand urgent changes to prevent future fatalities.

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Citizen Portal News Texas

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6 days ago

Eagle Pass police present 2025 racial-profiling report; consultant validates data Captain Alexandro Barrientos presented the department's annual racial-profiling report, reporting 4,224 motor-vehicle contacts in 2025 with the majority identified as Hispanic/Latino; an independent audit by Del Carmen Consulting validated the 2025 submission and the department reported zero use-of-force incidents resulting in bodily injury in the dataset.

Eagle Pass Police reported 4,224 traffic stops in 2025, with a majority involving Hispanic/Latino individuals, and proudly announced zero incidents of force resulting in injury.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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6 days ago

Lancaster supervisors back Kilmarnock SmartScale recommendations and place a roundabout on the Route 200 placeholder list The board approved forwarding the town of Kilmarnock’s preferred SmartScale alternatives for Route 3 intersections to VDOT and, after discussion of warrants and funding, placed a roundabout option for Old St. John’s/White Pine Drive onto the county’s placeholder list for future funding.

Kilmarnock's town board is pushing forward with a bold new intersection plan, favoring a roundabout to tackle safety and congestion concerns—will it make a difference?

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Citizen Portal News Washington

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6 days ago

Traffic consultant recommends 22 stalls, crosswalk and signage; residents warn overflow could clog Beach Drive A transportation consultant told the hearing the park will generate modest peak-hour trips and recommended 22 parking stalls (10 on-site, the rest off-site at City Hall), a marked crosswalk to link the sidewalk, and signage limiting turns; residents testified they expect summer overflow and emergency-access concerns on narrow Beach Drive.

A transportation expert's analysis shows the new park will only generate modest traffic, but residents fear summer overflow could jam their narrow Beach Drive.

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Citizen Portal News California

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6 days ago

Livermore stakeholders review draft Vision Zero action plan, propose six safety projects ahead of council vote City staff and consultants presented a draft Vision Zero action plan and six draft safety projects, reporting 626 public comments from 410 unique participants and identifying 13 high-injury corridors; the team plans to finalize the action plan and seek City Council adoption in early June.

Livermore is taking bold steps to enhance road safety with a new Vision Zero action plan, spotlighting 13 high-injury corridors and six innovative safety projects aimed at saving lives.

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