Advisory Council on Traffic Safety presents 2025 report; committee discusses oral-fluid testing and emerging road-safety priorities The Office of Traffic Safety and the Advisory Council briefed the Senate Transportation Committee on traffic-fatality trends, oral-fluid roadside testing pilots, drug-impaired driving, speed-camera pilots, automated-vehicle testing, and local safety programs; members pressed for better data and resources.

Minnesota's traffic fatalities dropped in 2025, but the battle against drug-impaired driving and emerging safety issues continues to challenge lawmakers.

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Village updates on Saw Mill River study and 2024 road milling/paving contract Officials discussed a recent watershed study (Rum Brook/Saw Mill River area) and a linked paving project: Greenberg and Groundworks Hudson Valley will pursue further flow modeling and potential grant seed money; curbing is complete on a local paving project and staff are coordinating contractor scheduling to perform deeper sub‑base milling and paving, funded with multimodal grants and CHIPS.

Exciting developments are underway as the village tackles the Rum Brook/Saw Mill River watershed study and prepares for a transformative road paving project in 2024!

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Broward MPO presents countywide safety plan; Fort Lauderdale urged to back three priority corridors The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization presented the Broward Regional Safety Action Plan, funded by a USDOT Safe Streets for All grant, and asked Fort Lauderdale to endorse three corridor concepts so the projects can be programmed for design and construction.

The Broward MPO has unveiled a game-changing safety plan aimed at reducing fatal crashes on Fort Lauderdale's roads, but they need your support to make it happen!

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Christina Dones advocates for Senate Bill 10 45 on LGBTQ survivor name change safety Christina Dones urges committee to support Senate Bill 10 45 protecting abuse survivors' privacy.

Massachusetts advocates are pushing for critical legislation to protect domestic violence survivors' privacy and enhance road safety—will lawmakers take action?

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Connecticut Proposes Road Safety Enhancements Near Schools and High Traffic Areas Connecticut promotes educational campaigns and safety measures in response to community survey concerns.

Torrington is taking bold steps to enhance road safety, focusing on education and innovative enforcement to protect pedestrians and reduce accidents.

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Town Meeting Discusses Road Striping on 69 Main Roads Amid Safety Concerns Officials evaluate road striping costs and safety at various town intersections.

Brentwood's Selectboard is debating the safety of 69 main roads amid rising concerns over visibility at key intersections—will they prioritize safety over costs?

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California Legislators Explore Speed Limit Revisions to Enhance Road Safety in Santa Clara California legislature considers lowering speed limits to reduce traffic collisions in Santa Clara.

Residents of Santa Clara are demanding urgent action to tackle speeding and enhance traffic safety, with proposals to lower speed limits gaining traction at a recent community workshop.

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Traffic study underway on Cary Road to address truck volume concerns Committee reviews noise complaints and traffic calming measures on Great Plains Major Road and Honeywell Street.

Needham's Transportation Safety Committee is tackling community traffic concerns head-on, from speeding on Great Plains Major Road to exploring new safety measures on Honeywell Street.

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Legislature proposes reforms to impaired driving laws and DMV notifications Bill h 44 aims to close loopholes and improve accountability in impaired driving laws.

Vermont lawmakers are taking a bold step towards safer roads by proposing significant reforms to impaired driving laws—could this be the change we've been waiting for?

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Council discusses traffic safety cameras in new road safety initiative Council reviews traffic safety camera implementation as part of a broader safety strategy.

Seattle's City Transportation Committee is taking bold steps to enhance road safety with traffic cameras as part of a groundbreaking federal initiative.

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