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Driver Kills 92-Year-Old Pedestrian Near Mashpee Commons

The designers of Cape Cod's "new urbanist" development neglected to build any sidewalks on the street where Dorothy Ilott died.

November 13, 2024

Watch ‘More Than Traffic: Rethinking Crashes, Acknowledging Loss,’ A Panel Discussion With GBH

Join us at the Boston Public Library on Wednesday, November 13 at 3:30 p.m. for a discussion on roadway violence and its human impacts.

November 8, 2024

Boston Officials Will Adjust Traffic Signals At Fatal Crash Scene In Forest Hills

The city's Chief of Streets promises "improving safety is non-negotiable" as the city plans for a more robust redesign of Hyde Park Avenue.

October 25, 2024

State Officials Say Work to Improve Safety at Lethal Memorial Drive Crash Site Will Begin On Monday

The state's parks agency will reduce Memorial Drive's speed limit and create more space for the area's busy bike and pedestrian traffic.

October 4, 2024

After Short-Lived Ban, Kei Trucks Get the OK In Massachusetts

The tempest over kei trucks reflects an approach to regulations that has historically prioritized safety for people inside motor vehicles at the expense of safety for everyone else. 

September 25, 2024

SUV Driver Kills Bicyclist On Memorial Drive Bike Path in Cambridge

The state's Department of Conservation and Recreation, which owns Memorial Drive, had previously received serious warnings about safety hazards at the site of the killing.

September 24, 2024