Capitola Council Reviews Draft Local Roadway Safety Plan, Seeks More Enforcement Data The council received a draft Local Roadway Safety Plan focusing on pedestrian and bike safety and engineering fixes (leading pedestrian intervals, advanced stop bars); staff will finalize the plan after council feedback and police enforcement data are added.

Capitola's new Local Roadway Safety Plan aims to tackle alarming pedestrian and bicycle injuries with innovative engineering solutions, but will it be enough to make our streets safer?

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Graphic promoting April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month by NSC.

Every April, the #NSCsafety observes #DistractedDriving Awareness Month to prioritize #RoadwaySafety. If something takes your eyes👀off the road🛣️, your hands✋🤚off the wheel or your mind💭off of driving, it’s a distraction▶️ http://bit.ly/NSCDDAM25 #DDAM #VisionZeroMC #mdroads

Fayette County approves $390,000 SS4A planning study; commissioner asks to review Helmer Road entry The Fayette County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to award a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning contract to Pond and Company for up to $390,000; Commissioner Charles D. Rousseau requested the final project list include Helmer Road for safety improvements.

Fayette County is investing $390,000 in a game-changing plan to enhance roadway safety and reduce fatalities—will your neighborhood be on the list for improvements?

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Village outlines $120 million multi‑year transportation plan, highlights roundabouts and corridor projects Village transportation staff presented a multi‑year program estimating about $120 million in roadway projects, identified $88 million in expected grant funding, and described specific corridor projects including a Southwest Highway/West Avenue improvement and new roundabouts.

The village is set to invest $120 million in a transformative transportation plan that promises safer roads, reduced congestion, and new roundabouts by 2027!

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MPO approves TIP amendment for I‑95 guardrails and adopts state safety targets The Martin County MPO unanimously approved a TIP amendment to add FDOT's I‑95 guardrail project and adopted USDOT/FDOT safety performance targets as recommended by staff.

Martin County just took a major step towards safer roads by approving critical guardrail improvements on I-95 and endorsing a zero-fatality vision for the future!

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Public commenter urges Congress to pass 'Delilah law' after 5-year-old injured in truck crash A public commenter described how 5-year-old Delilah Colvin was seriously injured in a June 2024 crash and urged Congress to ban states from issuing commercial driver's licenses to people in the country without authorization, a proposal the speaker called the "Delilah law."

A heart-wrenching public plea for the "Delilah law" emerges as a 5-year-old girl, once given little hope after a devastating truck crash, now inspires with her journey of recovery.

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Agency of Transportation outlines $325 million formula target, sequencing approach and constraints for 10‑year program Agency of Transportation Chief Engineer Jeremy Reed briefed the House Transportation Committee on a 10‑year project sequencing exercise built around a $325 million formula construction target (roughly $275M federal, $50M state match), prioritizing bridges, paving, roadway and safety while noting limits from matching restrictions and emergency relief dollars.

The Agency of Transportation has unveiled a strategic 10-year plan targeting $325 million to address the critical needs of bridges, paving, and safety, but significant constraints could limit their flexibility.

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NVCOG committee recommends regional Safe Streets for All plan after SS4A briefing An NVCOG presenter walked members through a federal Safe Streets for All (SS4A) safety action plan covering 19 municipalities; the committee voted to recommend adoption to the policy board after questions about weighting, municipal annexes and local corridor detail.

The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments is set to take a significant step towards safer streets by recommending a comprehensive safety action plan that highlights the region's most dangerous crash corridors.

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Sergeant Hamill reports 0 fatalities in Q4, outlines enforcement focus on speed and seat belts Sergeant John Hamill briefed the commission on the monthly enforcement plan and fourth-quarter crash data, reporting 34 injuries for the month, 0 fatalities, and 11 serious injuries in Q4, and said staff would target speed, seat-belt enforcement and hotspot streets including Webster and Monroe.

Sergeant Hamill's latest report reveals a month with 34 injuries but zero fatalities, highlighting urgent traffic enforcement efforts on speeding and seat belts.

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MDOT asks Prince George’s County council to back three safety bills, including automated enforcement reciprocity Maryland Department of Transportation briefed the General Assembly Committee on three safety-focused bills — automated enforcement reciprocity, automated speed enforcement in vulnerable‑user corridors, and an easier path into ignition interlock — and asked for county support and clarifying dialogue on implementation details.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is pushing for new legislation aimed at achieving zero roadway fatalities by 2030, but they need your support to make it happen!

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Virginia transportation secretary stresses project delivery, safety and improved local communication Secretary Nick Donahue told a House subcommittee he will focus on delivering existing projects (I-81, Hampton Roads), rail initiatives and WMATA funding needs, and called out rising roadway fatalities; members pressed VDOT notification practices and permitting's relation to housing costs.

Virginia's transportation secretary reveals ambitious plans to tackle rising roadway fatalities and improve project delivery, but will VDOT finally listen to local concerns?

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CDOT previews HSIP NOFO, signals $21M local allocation and Feb. 20 application deadline Colorado Department of Transportation officials told the DRCOG safety working group they will release a NOFO for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) early next week, with a webinar tentatively Jan. 20, applications due Feb. 20 and award notifications by April. Local agencies will be prioritized under the competitive call.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is set to allocate $21 million for local roadway safety projects, prioritizing initiatives that aim to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries.

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Cranston adopts Safe Action Plan to target high‑injury streets, seek federal funds The council adopted a data‑driven Cranston Safe Action Plan that identifies 14 project areas to reduce roadway injuries and fatalities, aims to cut fatal and serious injuries 50% by 2040 and pursue grant‑eligible fixes.

Cranston City Council has just adopted a bold plan aimed at slashing serious roadway injuries by 50% by 2040—could this be the key to safer streets and federal funding?

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Unpopular Opinion? Our roadways should be designed with built in safety features for pedestrians and cyclists first because pedestrians and cyclists aren't protected by a 1800kg metal cage with seatbelts, airbags, and crumple zones. #visionzero #winnipeg #roadwaysafety

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Impaired driving is dangerous and preventable. Make a plan to get home safely. Learn more at: https://zerodeathsmd.gov/road-safety/impaired-driving/ #DriveSafe #MakeAPlan #MDInsurance #RoadwaySafety #JustDrive #ImpairedDriving

There’s still time to make it out tonight.
The Roadway Victims Vigil starts at 6 PM at the Capitol—West Steps.
We’re honoring lives lost, flipping the ledger, and lighting up Sacramento’s turnaround.
Video incoming.
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🚨 Vehicular Manslaughter Vigil Tnight 🚨Sacramento State Capitol • West Steps • 6 PM

Standing with families at the 1st Annual Roadway Victims Event. We honor lives lost, demand accountability, and build resilience together.

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Board signs plan sheet so DOT may let Tamarac Road resurfacing project Supervisors authorized signing the final plan sheet for an HMA hot-in-place recycling project and a 3-inch overlay on Tamarac Road, a just-under-14-mile stretch; county staff said the DOT letting is scheduled for Feb. 17 and the work will keep existing 24-foot roadway width.

Pottawattamie County is gearing up for a major road improvement, with plans to recycle the existing pavement on Tamarac Road and lay down a fresh 3-inch overlay!

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Planning commission advances draft Safe Streets & Roads for All safety action plan funded by USDOT grant Planning staff presented a draft Safe Streets & Roads for All comprehensive safety action plan funded by a $160,000 USDOT grant. Commissioners approved advancing the plan; staff said the plan targets corridors where 70% of fatal/serious crashes occur and focuses on a safe‑system approach and city‑jurisdiction road projects.

Rapid City is taking bold steps to enhance road safety with a new plan aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on its most dangerous streets.

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TDOT tells panel it is delivering record contract lettings but warns long‑term funding will fall when TMA/Q funds expire Transportation Commissioner John Reed told the Finance committee the department has improved project delivery and is on track for historically large contract lettings, but said Tennessee’s long‑term capacity depends on sustaining state funding because federal revenue has restrictive eligibility and is not indexed to inflation.

Tennessee's TDOT is breaking records with a 90% project delivery rate, but will the state maintain its momentum once temporary funding runs out?

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🚨 Move over and slow down. Lives depend on it.

Recently, a CAL FIRE engine was struck by a passing vehicle while assisting at a crash scene. Thankfully no firefighters were injured, but this could have ended differently.

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Buckeye transportation staff outlines road, signal and safety projects; major design work due in 2026 John Willett, Buckeyes deputy director of transportation, told the Planning and Zoning Commission the city has multiple signal and roadway projects underway or in design, several federally or regionally funded studies due in 2026, and that the city has received a Federal Highway Administration safety planning grant to target high-risk locations.

Buckeye's transportation future is bright with multiple road, signal, and safety projects on the horizon, set to transform the city by 2026!

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North Miami adopts Vision Zero safety plan to target high-injury corridors and nighttime crashes The council unanimously approved the city's Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, a data-driven framework that prioritizes a high-injury network, systemic countermeasures (lighting, signage, signal upgrades), and policy changes; staff will identify a "Vision Zero champion" and pursue grant funding for implementation.

North Miami is taking bold steps to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2050 with the adoption of its Vision Zero Safety Action Plan!

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Planning commission backs Carnap updates, changes Edgerton Road designation after resident concerns After a consultantled review of 2060 traffic modeling tied to redevelopment at Astra Enterprise Park, the Johnson County Planning Commission voted Oct. 28 to forward amendments to the Comprehensive Arterial Road Network to the Board of County Commissioners with two changes: remove a small proposed future arterial near 119th Street west of Astra, &

The Johnson County Planning Commission just voted to reshape road designations, sparking heated debates among residents concerned about their homes and future traffic.

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Officials announce 223 noncitizens arrested in Indiana under 'Operation Midway Blitz'; more than 140 held to have commercial licenses Federal and Indiana law-enforcement officials announced that Operation Midway Blitz led to 223 arrests in Indiana, including more than 140 people officials said held commercial driver’s licenses. Speakers at the event described a partnership between ICE, CBP, USCIS and the Indiana State Police and said 287(g) authority was delegated to state law‑en

In a sweeping crackdown, Operation Midway Blitz resulted in the arrest of 223 noncitizens in Indiana, including over 140 with commercial driver’s licenses, raising serious concerns about roadway safety.

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Senate expands 'move over' law to include utility workers and disabled vehicles, raises repeat-offense penalties The Massachusetts Senate passed an expansion of the state's "move over" law to add utility workers and disabled vehicles to the protected categories, and established escalating fines and mandatory education for repeat offenders; the Senate recorded a unanimous vote to engross the bill.

Massachusetts just took a major step to protect utility workers and disabled vehicles on the road by expanding the "move over" law, introducing fines for those who don't comply!

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Council favors advancing plan to restore 'Middle Road' name, reassert local control over Okeechobee Boulevard Councilmembers discussed renaming Okeechobee Boulevard back to Middle Road and reiterated efforts to preserve the roadway as two lanes in the town's comprehensive plan while acknowledging county ownership and possible litigation risks.

The council is taking steps to reclaim the name 'Middle Road' for Okeechobee Boulevard, while fighting to keep it a two-lane road amidst county control.

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Commission highlights recent highway strikes on responders, urges motorists to move over After two separate incidents on U.S. 29 that struck emergency responders — including a state trooper medevaced to a trauma center and a local fire marshal hit while blocking traffic — Pittsylvania County officials urged drivers to slow down and move over for emergency scenes.

Pittsylvania County officials are sounding the alarm after two emergency responders were struck by vehicles in just three days, emphasizing that roadside incidents are now more dangerous than house fires.

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Cheyenne engineering director urges modest increase in maintenance funding to preserve city streets Engineering Director Tom Cobb reported the city’s average pavement condition index is 68 and urged the council to ask voters to raise a maintenance levy from $14 million to $15 million to keep road conditions from declining.

Cheyenne's streets are in "fair" condition, but without a modest funding boost, they could quickly decline and cost millions to repair.

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Redevelopment Commission approves potholing, inspection contracts and 2026 inspection services The commission approved a potholing contract for Strawberry Road, amended a construction inspection contract with Christopher Burke Group, approved a 2026 inspection contract and updated a rate sheet for an ongoing trail design task.

The St. Joseph County Redevelopment Commission has taken significant steps to enhance local infrastructure, approving key contracts for potholing and inspection services that could reshape future roadways.

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