Traffic safety articles
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Seattle traffic injuries are increasing despite efforts to improve traffic safety
(The Center Square) – Data from the Seattle Department of Transportation shows that despite its efforts to end traffic fatalities and serious injuries, the number of serious traffic injuries continued to increase to an all-time high in 2023. Fatalities on Seattle streets peaked in 2021 with 31 deaths, but since then has seen a modest drop to 27 deaths in 2023. While traffic deaths have fallen, serious injuries on Seattle streets continue to go up across all...
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City officials release traffic, safety plan for Kentucky Derby 150
Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville city officials spoke at a press conference Tuesday morning on the traffic and safety plan for Kentucky Derby 150.
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SFMTA announces traffic safety proposal after family of 4 killed in West Portal
The changes are designed to prioritize people walking and shopping in the West Portal district, but some say it's a "half-baked plan" that will hurt businesses.