Accident And Injury (page 9)
Can HART's New Rideshare App Help Increase Bus Ridership, Reduce Traffic?
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority launched an app-based ridesharing service for bus riders on Monday, Nov. 14. The app, called HyperLINK, will allow bus...
- Staff
- tampa
- Nov 14, 2016
After Death of Crossing Guard, How Can Speeding in 9th Avenue N School Zone Be Stopped?
A 72-year-old school crossing guard was struck and killed by an impaired driver on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. The victim, David Roundtree, was fatally hit...
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- st-petersburg
- Nov 11, 2016
Zipper Merging: Why Drivers Hate It, but Experts Love It
Trying to merge in a construction zone is extremely frustrating, and it’s only made worse by the person who speeds by in the other lane...
- Staff
- Nov 11, 2016
Memphis Drivers Your Soul-Crushing Traffic Jam Might Soon Be Less Horrible
Memphis drivers may have an easier time getting around, now that the city has invested in a high-tech system with an eye on shortening your...
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- memphis
- Nov 11, 2016
What Will Happen on Hillsborough Roads Now That Uber and Lyft Are Legal?
After years of disputes over the legality of ridesharing companies in the Tampa Bay area, the Public Transportation Commission approved a temporary agreement allowing Uber...
- Staff
- tampa
- Nov 10, 2016
Memphis Drivers Learn What Not to Do When Driving in the Rain
During the night hours on Nov. 7, there were multiple car crashes in Memphis due to slippery streets caused by rain. These crashes resulted in...
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- memphis
- Nov 10, 2016
Hart Bridge Exit Getting a Facelift, But Detour Raises Concerns
Hart Bridge has seen a major closure this week. Construction will last for months, reports say, highlighting a big problem that comes along with even...
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- jacksonville
- Nov 10, 2016
St. Augustine Digital Billboards Bringing More Danger to the Road?
Safety on the road is becoming a concern, and St. Johns County commissioners think they might have at least a partial solution in digital billboards....
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- st-augustine
- Nov 10, 2016
New Bike Lanes with Signals Proposed: Could This Help Reduce Cyclist Accidents in Our City?
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public workshop to discuss a proposed new bikeway through downtown Tampa. The proposed protected bike lanes would...
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- tampa
- Nov 10, 2016
Working Underground Can Be Dangerous for Subway Workers, but Here’s How the MTA Tries to Protect Them
On Nov. 3, a subway train struck two MTA transit workers, killing one and injuring the other while they worked on the tracks. With this...
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- new-york
- Nov 9, 2016
I-285 and Georgia 400 Construction Begins: Here Are Some Ways to Stay Safe and Avoid a Rough Commute
After decades of planning, the interchange of Georgia 400 and I-285 is getting a complete makeover. Officials say the project will help to improve travel...
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- atlanta
- Nov 9, 2016
Naples Sand-Dumping Project Could Be Ideal Way to Save Beaches
Beach erosion is a frequent concern, and Collier County has combated it in Naples for years. The newest way uses sand, brought in by the...
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- naples
- Nov 9, 2016
Crosswalks and Other Safety Measures for Keeping Lexington Kids Safe on the Way to School
Recently a teenager on the way to school was hit by a car at the corner of Blue Ash Drive and Clays Mill Road. This...
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- lexington
- Nov 8, 2016
CarFit and Other Ways to Help Aging Parents Stay Safe and Independent on the Road
A new national program designed to help older adult drivers is now making a splash in Orlando’s senior community. CarFit, created by the American Society...
- Staff
- orlando
- Nov 7, 2016
Tallahassee Is Becoming a Cyclist’s Dream, and Some Say It’ll Only Get Better
Tallahassee’s cycling community can rest easy knowing their city is doing everything it can to keep them safe, especially after a recent accident in the...
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- tallahassee
- Nov 4, 2016