pedestrian safety

Massachusetts truck safety regulations spur division in wake of Cambridge cyclist deaths

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Massachusetts truck safety regulations spur division in wake of Cambridge cyclist deaths

Opposition from a state municipal lobbying group over regulations that look to bolster safety around large trucks has drawn the ire of elected officials in Cambridge, where two cyclists have died after being struck in recent weeks. All state-contracted trucks must be equipped with side guards, improved mirrors and backup cameras by January 2025, an … Read more

Boston pushing for 15-20 mph citywide speed limit after pedestrian deaths

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Boston pushing for 15-20 mph citywide speed limit after pedestrian deaths

In the wake of two pedestrian fatalities, including the death of a 4-year-old girl, over the past week, the Boston City Council plans to explore a citywide reduction of the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph to enhance street safety.  Subscribe to continue reading this article. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer … Read more