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UDOT reports lower year‑end fatality rate for 2025 but notes vulnerable users remain a large share UDOT staff told the Transportation Commission the statewide fatality rate dropped from 0.73 in 2025 to an early 2026 rate of about 0.55; officials warned that vulnerable road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists) made up a large share of fatalities and that injury figures for 2025/2026 remain preliminary.

UDOT reports a promising drop in the fatality rate for 2025, but alarming numbers reveal that vulnerable road users are still at significant risk.

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#UT #TrafficSafety #VulnerableUsers #CitizenPortal #ZeroFatalities

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Committee backs bill to add vulnerable‑road‑user training to driver’s ed courses The committee gave a do‑pass recommendation to SB 73, which would require driver education programs to include instruction on vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists, other non‑motorists); supporters cited New Mexico’s high pedestrian fatality rates and survivor testimony.

New Mexico is taking a bold step to improve road safety by requiring driver education programs to teach crucial skills for interacting with vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

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#NM #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #EducationReform #PublicSafety #NewMexicoRoadSafety

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MDOT asks Prince George’s County council to back three safety bills, including automated enforcement reciprocity Maryland Department of Transportation briefed the General Assembly Committee on three safety-focused bills — automated enforcement reciprocity, automated speed enforcement in vulnerable‑user corridors, and an easier path into ignition interlock — and asked for county support and clarifying dialogue on implementation details.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is pushing for new legislation aimed at achieving zero roadway fatalities by 2030, but they need your support to make it happen!

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#PrinceCounty #MD #PrinceGeorgesCounty #TrafficEnforcement #RoadwaySafety #VulnerableUsers #CitizenPortal

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Albuquerque council updates traffic code, adds protections for pedestrians and cyclists and orders education campaign The City Council unanimously approved a major update to the traffic code and sidewalk ordinance to extend legal protections to vulnerable road users, require an education campaign and inventory city crosswalks and beacons. The measure follows public outcry after a bicyclist's death and includes amendments on definitions, crossing language and a 180

Albuquerque just took a bold step towards safer streets by updating its traffic code to protect pedestrians and cyclists, following a tragic incident that shook the community.

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#AlbuquerqueBernalilloCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #PublicEducation #TrafficSafety

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Committee hears emotional testimony on vulnerable roadway user bills to enhance penalties for drivers injuring pedestrians and cyclists Representatives Rogers and Wenzel presented House Bills 4334 and 4335, a bipartisan package to expand protections and penalties for vulnerable roadway users (pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and micro-mobility device users). Extensive survivor and advocacy testimony described past crashes, the need for prosecutorial tools and the bills' core

A powerful bipartisan effort is underway in Michigan to protect vulnerable roadway users, with emotional testimonies from survivors urging lawmakers to enhance penalties for reckless drivers.

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#MI #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #LegislativeReform #TrafficSafety

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Council defers traffic-code modernization and companion education resolution to Nov. 5 after amendments Council agreed to amend and then defer O98 (traffic-code updates for vulnerable road users) and R196 (education campaign resolution) to Nov. 5. The package updates crosswalk and vulnerable-user protections and directs speed-camera revenue toward Vision Zero initiatives; council added an amendment requiring APD training and enforcement planning and,

Albuquerque's City Council is taking bold steps to enhance road safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but the final vote on crucial traffic code updates has been postponed to November 5.

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#AlbuquerqueBernalilloCounty #NM #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #VulnerableUsers

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Utah Transportation Commission Addresses Rising Motorcycle Fatalities and Infrastructure Projects Commission discusses increasing motorcycle fatalities and approves various transportation infrastructure projects.

Utah's motorcycle fatalities have surged to their highest levels in over a decade, prompting urgent action from the Transportation Commission to enhance road safety for all users.

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#UT #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #TrafficSafety

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Seattle City Council discusses new vulnerable user victim traffic infraction laws Council members review measures addressing safety for pedestrians and cyclists in Seattle.

Seattle is taking a bold step to protect vulnerable road users by redefining traffic laws to hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #TrafficSafety #SeattlePublicSafety #UrbanSafety

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9/13 Most vulnerable users:

• Teenagers and children (developmentally less mature)
• Emotionally or physically isolated people
• Those with pre-existing mental health challenges

Young people say they trust AI more than humans because they feel less judged.
#VulnerableUsers #Teenagers

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Studies Reveal Vehicle Weight and Design Impact Pedestrian Injury Severity Research shows vehicle weight and height significantly influence pedestrian crash injuries.

Shocking research reveals that heavier vehicles drastically increase the risk of severe injuries for pedestrians, especially children—this is a wake-up call for road safety!

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#CA #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #VehicleDesign #RoadSafety

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California Crash Analysis Reveals Challenges for Cyclists and Pedestrians' Safety Data Analysis identifies data gaps impacting understanding of vehicle types in serious crashes.

A recent study reveals alarming trends about SUVs and their involvement in crashes with young cyclists, raising urgent questions about road safety for our most vulnerable users.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #DataCollection #VehicleSafety

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California Reports Surge in Road User Injuries and Fatalities Among Vulnerable Groups California sees a significant rise in traffic fatalities and injuries among pedestrians and cyclists.

California is witnessing a shocking surge in traffic fatalities, especially among vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists, raising urgent questions about our road safety.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #PublicHealth #TrafficSafety

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UC Berkeley's Matt Discusses Vehicle Safety, Vulnerable Road Users at CTC Task Force Meeting Matt from UC Berkeley presents analysis on vehicle safety impacts on vulnerable road users.

Larger vehicles may protect their occupants in crashes, but they pose a serious risk to vulnerable road users like children and pedestrians—what's being done about it?

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#CA #CitizenPortal #VulnerableUsers #RoadUserSafety #VehicleSizeImpact

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After decades in digital transformation, I was confronted by the realities of vulnerable users forced to use digital services when I looked after my 89-year-old deaf and almost blind mother. 🧵 #DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #VulnerableUsers #ServiceDesign #Digital #Technology

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Maryland Senate discusses speed cameras in highway safety corridors Legislators evaluate Bill 348's implementation of speed cameras for high-risk highway segments.

Maryland is taking a bold step to protect pedestrians with new near-speed cameras in high-risk safety corridors—could this be the game changer we've been waiting for?

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#MD #CitizenPortal #MarylandRoadSafety #LegislativeReform #PublicSafety #VulnerableUsers

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Matthews unveils Vision 0 Action Plan to enhance road safety for vulnerable users Matthews launches Vision 0 Action Plan focusing on vulnerable road users' safety and crash prevention.

Matthews is on a mission to eliminate traffic fatalities with its bold Vision Zero Action Plan, targeting the safety of vulnerable road users like pedestrians and cyclists.

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#MatthewsUnionCounty #NC #TrafficSafety #VulnerableUsers #CommunityEngagement #MatthewsRoadSafety

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Legislators impose new fines for unsafe passing of vulnerable roadway users New legislation enforces fines for unsafe vehicle passing near vulnerable road users.

Washington State is taking a bold step to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals with disabilities by introducing a bill that enforces strict passing rules for drivers.

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#WA #VulnerableUsers #LegislativeReform #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal

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Traffic fatalities in 2024 show significant decline but motorcycle deaths reach 15-year high Fatalities drop to 280 in 2024, bolstered by 41 percent decrease in vulnerable user deaths.

Utah's traffic safety efforts show promise with a drop in fatalities, yet a shocking surge in motorcycle deaths raises urgent concerns for vulnerable road users.

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#UT #VulnerableUsers #CitizenPortal #DataAnalysis #TrafficSafety

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6/11 Gambling ads shown include free bets, bonuses, and high-win offers, raising concerns about targeting vulnerable individuals and problem gambling. #ProblemGambling #VulnerableUsers #MarketingPractices

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