Farmington Hills has moved one step closer to safer streets. The city’s Public Services Department has been awarded $325,000, building momentum for enhanced crosswalks and sidewalks.
A Wednesday evening turned tragic in Hammond when a 7-year-old girl was fatally struck by a vehicle. Local authorities, guided by a Lake County Coroner’s Office release, identified the young victim and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Five communities in Macomb County—Chesterfield, Macomb, Shelby, Warren, and Washington—have received transportation grants awarded by SEMCOG. The funds aim to develop pedestrian bridges and walkways and underscore a larger commitment to local infrastructure improvements.
Two new bills passed by the 35th Guam Youth Congress are poised to speed up the installation of crosswalks, speed bumps, and sidewalks in vulnerable areas. Their goal is to protect schoolchildren and local residents who rely on safe pedestrian pathways.
A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed in a crosswalk in East Oakland, prompting police to arrest the driver who allegedly fled the scene.
Drivers in downtown Belgrade, Montana, are noticing new traffic delineators on Main Street. This initiative aims to enhance road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike.
A 92-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries after an SUV struck him while he was crossing a street in Minot. The impact pushed the elderly pedestrian 30 feet, highlighting the severity of the collision.
On Saturday, two people were hit by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk in the Teralta West neighborhood of City Heights. The incident raises concerns about pedestrian safety in the area.
The Chagrin Falls Village Safety Committee is taking steps to enhance pedestrian safety by exploring ways to make downtown crosswalks safer.