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Seattle committee calls for outside audit of Vision Zero as SDOT reports 27 fatalities in 2025 Chair Rob Sacca asked the City Auditor to conduct an external performance audit of Seattle's Vision 0 program after recent fatalities; SDOT told the committee the department revised its 2025 fatalities tally to 27 and outlined projects, grants and measures — including $25 million from a federal Safe Streets grant and plans to daylight 200 intersections.

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Seattle's Vision Zero program is under scrutiny as Chair Rob Sacca calls for an external audit following a troubling rise in traffic fatalities, now pegged at 27 in 2025.

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Citizen Portal News US

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3 days ago

Ryder executive says tax breaks drove investment in trucking during downturn Sarah Welman, senior director of corporate affairs at Ryder System, told a roundtable that allowance of EBITDA and 100% bonus depreciation helped the trucking industry weather a multiyear freight downturn and encouraged investment in newer, safer equipment benefiting small-business customers and U.S. communities reliant on trucking.

Tax breaks are fueling a resurgence in the trucking industry, enabling investments in safer equipment that support small businesses and vital community needs.

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Spokane transportation staff outline safe‑streets shortlist and win two state clean‑energy technical assistance grants Transportation staff said a 3‑1‑1 safe‑streets survey returned 300+ submissions identifying speeding, missing sidewalks and school route concerns; staff plan to scope ~30 projects. The city also won two Department of Commerce technical assistance grants to study rooftop solar and battery storage at City Hall and the Northeast Community Center.

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Spokane is narrowing down over 300 ideas to create safer streets and improve connectivity, while also securing grants for clean energy solutions!

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Committee advances bill making AV manufacturers responsible for violations by driverless vehicles AB 21 93 would place responsibility for traffic violations by fully driverless vehicles on the manufacturer of the autonomous driving system when no human driver is present. Labor and transit operator groups supported the change as restoring enforcement parity; witnesses urged care over compounding penalties.

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California's new bill AB 21 93 could redefine accountability for traffic violations committed by fully driverless vehicles, making manufacturers liable when no human is behind the wheel.

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Kennewick board honors bus drivers and hears plan to trim bus purchases after state depreciation change The board recognized the district’s transportation team and heard that state changes to bus depreciation led officials to reduce a planned purchase from nine buses to seven, plan to surplus six older buses and begin a phased rollout of a BusRight routing and parent app.

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The Kennewick School District Board has honored its dedicated transportation team while navigating changes in bus depreciation that are reshaping their fleet and routing strategy.

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Carlsbad commission delays Terramar sidewalk decision, votes to resurface streets and study parking After extensive public comment warning that sidewalks would remove beach parking and worsen coastal access, the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission voted to recommend pavement resurfacing now and defer sidewalk/curb decisions until the outcome of a pending redevelopment (NRG) and potential siting of Fire Station 7.

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The Carlsbad commission just hit the brakes on sidewalk plans amid heated public outcry over beach parking and safety concerns—what’s next for the Terramar coastal improvements?

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Citizen Portal News Florida

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Jefferson County awarded rural transit grant; regional plan to pursue Safe Streets construction funds Big Bend Transit and the Appalachian Regional Planning Council told commissioners the county received a rural transportation grant for free local rides and that a regional Safe Streets and Roads for All action plan will seek projects to reduce roadway fatalities and support future construction funding.

Jefferson County just scored a transportation grant that promises free rides and enhanced online scheduling for residents, paving the way for safer streets!

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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1 week ago

Goodhue County wins LRIP award for Casa 66 roundabout; construction likely shifts to 2028 Goodhue County was selected for a Minnesota LRIP grant for the Casa 66 roundabout. Staff said federalization through HSIP and timing of available funds make construction likely in 2028 rather than the previously planned 2027; the county will bring a grant agreement to the board in a future meeting.

Goodhue County's Casa 66 roundabout project has snagged a $750,000 grant, but construction is now pushed to 2028—what does this mean for local traffic?

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White House Proposes Cutting 9,400 TSA Jobs White House FY2027 blueprint (Apr 6, 2026) proposes cutting 9,400 TSA roles and $1.5bn from the agency, raising operational and labor risks for U.S. airports.

White House Proposes Cutting 9,400 TSA Jobs: White House FY2027 blueprint (Apr 6, 2026) proposes cutting 9,400 TSA roles and $1.5bn from the agency, raising operational and labor risks for U.S. airports. 👈 Read full analysis #TSAJobs #WhiteHouse #JobCuts #TransportationSafety #USAirports

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Citizen Portal News Alaska

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2 weeks ago

DOT outlines Dalton Highway investments and warns industry-driven traffic could raise maintenance costs DOT told the Senate subcommittee the Dalton Highway is a strategic corridor with about $460 million invested over the past decade and an expected roughly $450 million over the next six years; senators discussed an industry fee and whether to consider industrial-road status as pipeline traffic grows.

The future of Alaska's Dalton Highway hangs in the balance as state officials discuss massive investments and potential fees to handle surging industry traffic.

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Citizen Portal News Virginia

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2 weeks ago

Residents and students press planning commission to add bike parking, pedestrian priorities to transportation chapter During a comprehensive‑plan transportation chapter review, residents and Washington and Lee students urged the Planning Commission to elevate bike parking, pedestrian safety and county connectivity; staff agreed to add or reframe language and consider a targeted bike‑parking study or project.

Residents and students are rallying for stronger bike parking and pedestrian safety measures as the Lexington Planning Commission reviews its comprehensive transportation plan.

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Shelton staff lean toward removing on-street parking on Olympic Highway North to prioritize safety Public works presented four conceptual designs for Olympic Highway North tied to a $3.6 million TIB grant; staff and several councilors favored option 4 (no on-street parking with wider bike buffers) for long-term safety and arterial capacity despite community concern over lost parking.

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Shelton's City Council is leaning towards a bold plan to enhance safety on Olympic Highway North by prioritizing bike lanes over on-street parking, but not everyone is on board!

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Shelton staff lean toward removing on‑street parking on Olympic Highway North to boost safety and future capacity Public works presented four design options for Olympic Highway North at the March 24 study session and recommended Option 4, which would remove on‑street parking to provide bike lanes on both sides and wider travel lanes; staff cited safety, future arterial capacity and available state design funding as key factors.

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Shelton's City Council is eyeing a bold move to enhance safety and capacity on Olympic Highway North by removing on-street parking for dedicated bike lanes, but not everyone is on board.

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Bicycling advocates press Nevada County to revise striping plan; board directs staff to coordinate Sierra Express Bicycle Club and local advocates asked supervisors to narrow travel lanes, create separated bike accommodations and add green intersection markings before the county's western-county striping contract is finalized; county engineers said 11-foot lanes are standard given topography but agreed to meet with advocates and include minor contract modifications where feasible; the board approved the striping contracts.

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Bicycling advocates are pushing for safer roads in Nevada County, urging the board to revise a crucial striping plan to better accommodate cyclists before finalizing contracts.

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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2 weeks ago

Contractors and school officials back exempting driver seats from fire‑block requirement to aid retention Sponsors and school-bus contractors told the committee SB 968 would remove the fire‑block upholstery requirement for driver seats while keeping student‑seat protections, arguing it would improve driver comfort and help retention; witnesses said the change is optional for fleets and would save modest amounts on new buses.

A new bill could revolutionize school bus driver comfort by removing strict upholstery requirements, all while keeping student safety intact!

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Citizen Portal News Maryland

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Amendment to restrict FBO actions on certain detainees fails amid federal‑law concerns An amendment to bar fixed‑base operators (FBOs) from interfering with transport of passengers holding certain detainers was debated and failed on a roll call; committee members and the floor leader said the amendment was unnecessary and could raise federal‑preemption issues under 49 U.S.C. 47107.

A controversial amendment aimed at limiting fixed-base operators' power over certain detainees was shot down, raising questions about federal law compliance and the future of passenger transport safety.

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Citizen Portal News Minnesota

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3 weeks ago

Automated-vehicle bill stalls as lawmakers press for more safeguards on safety, accessibility and labor impacts Members debated House File 3513 and its DE2 amendment covering weight limits, accessibility, self-certification and studies on labor and safety; MnDOT staff said DE2 moves toward council recommendations, but members said the bill needed intermediate regulatory steps and more reporting, and a motion to send the bill to Public Safety did not prevail.

Minnesota's automated vehicle bill faced a heated debate as lawmakers push for stronger safety measures and accessibility, leaving its future hanging in the balance.

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Citizen Portal News Arizona

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4 weeks ago

Deloitte demos AI tool to speed pedestrian‑safety planning, cites Caltrans use Deloitte showed 'Infrastructure Insights Pro,' an AI-enabled platform that ingests agency crash and GIS data to generate maps, a data‑trust score and near‑final concept reports. Presenter said a draft that once took 6–8 months can be created in minutes or hours; Caltrans use was cited as a production example.

Deloitte's groundbreaking AI tool can transform months of pedestrian-safety analysis into mere hours, revolutionizing how agencies approach road safety.

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Citizen Portal News Tennessee

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1 month ago

Senate committee advances bill to create state authority for subterranean transit The Government Operations Committee voted to send Senate Bill 2205 to State and Local with a positive recommendation after the sponsor said the measure would create an 11-member authority to oversee qualifying subterranean transportation projects, including the Nashville tunnel project referenced in committee remarks.

Tennessee is taking a bold step into the future with a new bill to create an authority that will oversee subterranean transit projects, but what does this mean for local control and funding?

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