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Recent pedestrian crashes spark safety concerns locally
There were two pedestrian accidents over the weekend here in western Massachusetts. This has been sparking safety concerns in ...
IIHS study sees some lower speed limits as too high when pedestrians present
Higher speeds can kill in a crash, and more large trucks and SUVs intensify that danger for pedestrians, a study finds.
Taller vehicles are more dangerous to pedestrians, even at low speeds, research finds
A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows higher speeds are worse for pedestrians regardless of vehicle height — but those risks are amplified for vehicles with taller front ends.
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Bike Walk Savannah receives grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) has given Bike Walk Savannah (BWS) a grant of $57,569 for programs and ...
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IIHS calls for lower speed limits in pedestrian heavy areas
IIHS warns 25 mph speed limits are too high in pedestrian-heavy areas, as taller vehicles like SUVs increase the risk of ...
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Grants expand roadway safety programs to Native American youth and older drivers
The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego is creating ...
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Pedestrian, bicyclist deaths decreased slightly in first half of 2024: NHTSA
according to early estimates released yesterday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Pedestrian deaths were 3% lower, cyclist deaths 1% lower and total roadway fatalities were ...
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U.S. traffic, pedestrian deaths drop with new safety initiatives
Nov. 25 (UPI) --The number of traffic-related deaths in the United States declined for the first half of this year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which ...
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Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act introduced in US to protect vulnerable road users
US Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado, introduced the Magnus White Cyclist Safety Act of 2024 (H.R. 10347), ...
US to require passenger vehicles to sound alarms if rear passengers don't fasten their seat belts
Starting in September of 2027, all new passenger vehicles in the U.S. will have to sound a warning if rear-seat passengers ...
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NHTSA To Add Blind Spot Monitoring, Pedestrian Detection To Crash Test Ratings
The 5-Star Safety Ratings program of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA is getting an update, with blind spot monitoring and pedestrian detection added to the safety tech ...