Pedestrian Safety
SF Plans Overhaul Of Dangerous Intersections In Wake Of Pedestrian Deaths
San Francisco will re-design some of its most dangerous intersections, adjusting the timing traffic signals and fixing cross walks curb ramps all over the city, with the goal of cutting pedestrian deaths in half by the end of the decade, Mayor Ed Lee said Friday.
Judge Rules Cyclist Can Be Charged With Felony For Fatal SF Castro Crash
A San Francisco judge ruled Thursday that a bicyclist accused of killing a pedestrian in a Castro District crosswalk should stand trial for felony vehicular manslaughter rather than lesser charges sought by the defense.
Mountain View Police Get Tough On Speeding After Pedestrian Deaths
Mountain View police have cracked down on speeding along California Avenue after public outcry over two recent crashes that killed pedestrians.
Pedestrian Advocates Want Safer Oakland Streets For Seniors
40 percent of the victims in pedestrian accidents are senior citizens. A coalition of public-transit advocates are pushing for improvements to make Oakland city streets safer to walk.
San Francisco Drivers Urged To Slow Down For Pedestrians
San Francisco drivers are being reminded to slow down while driving through the city during this holiday season, a time when more pedestrians take to the streets.
San Francisco Lowers School Zone Speed Limits
The goal is to improve pedestrian safety and cut injuries and fatalities by 50 percent over the next decade.
Efforts Renewed To Make Streets Safe For San Francisco Seniors
A grass-roots organization is trying to bring to light what they call one of the city’s most dangerous intersections in the Bayview District.
Cyclists Could Face Fines For Speed On Golden Gate Bridge
A bridge board committee was expected to hear more about the proposal, which would include $100 citations for offenders, on Thursday.
San Francisco Deemed Most Dangerous For Pedestrians
It may come as little surprise to anyone who walks the streets of San Francisco: it’s topped the list in a survey of most dangerous cities for pedestrians.
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