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Still from a SafeTREC video about setting speed limits

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Walk SF Urges Public to Push for Strong Recommendations on Setting Speed Limits

By Melanie Curry | Nov 21, 2019 | No Comments

Zero Fatalities Task Force report due soon, but since it has been meeting in closed-door sessions it's anyone's guess what its recommendations will be

Commentary: BART Police Need to Figure out Where They Stand on Rules

By Roger Rudick | Nov 13, 2019 | No Comments

Police union feels it is owed an apology?

California stands out for its "nonattainment" areas, as well as for the high number of monitoring stations. Image from Recent Increases in Air Pollution:
Evidence and Implications for Mortality by Karen Clay
and Nicholas Z. Muller

Air Quality in U.S. – Especially in California – Is Getting Worse

By Melanie Curry | Oct 22, 2019 | No Comments

Researchers found evidence that increased use of natural gas and vehicle fuels are contributing to worsening air quality. Wildfires are a factor, but don't explain the increase.

NYPD Used Deadly Force to Stop Cyclist Suspected of Running Red Light

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 9, 2019 | No Comments

You don't understand: I'm running you over to protect you!

City of Sacramento Reduces Speed Limits Near Schools to 15 mph

By Melanie Curry | Jun 5, 2019 | 1 Comment

Fatality and serious injury rates increase substantially when travel speeds rise. A first step is making sure people know they need to drive slowly near schools.

Texas Gov. Makes Life-Saving Red Light Cameras Illegal

By Aaron Short | Jun 4, 2019 | No Comments

Greg Abbott tweeted a video of himself allowing motorists free rein on Texas's already dangerous roads. His tweet was viewed 1.37 million times, and received 61,883 likes and 14,683 retweets, in 48 hours.

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