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Newsby StaffMay 25, 2011

Report chronicles most dangerous pedestrian areas

The report, "Dangerous by Design 2011: Solving the Epidemic of Preventable Pedestrian Deaths," shows how roadway designs promoted by federal investment endanger people on foot.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Maryland MTA tests ‘talking’ buses

Will test Safe Turn Alert systems — automated voice systems that tell pedestrians, operators and passengers when a bus is turning a corner — from two companies on 10 buses over the next two months.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2011

Web Extra: James Madison U. to limit on-campus vehicles to boost sustainability

Will change on-campus navigation with the addition of four gates, reconfigured parking lots around portions of the campus, some bike lane and crosswalk modifications, and the addition of a bus staging area.

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Newsby StaffMarch 2, 2011

TriMet pilots audible pedestrian warning system

Equipped 10 buses with an external audible warning system that announces in English and in Spanish when a bus is turning. The test will help the agency determine if an automatic audible warning will make it safer for those near a turning bus.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 12, 2011

GO Transit begins pedestrian bridge construction

Fully enclosed bridge will link GO parking at the base of an office tower north of Highway 401 to the GO station and platforms on the south side. The north parking is currently under construction and will provide more than 500 structured parking spaces for use by GO Transit commuters.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2010

MARTA, OL focus on pedestrian safety

New campaign to use bus shelter posters and onboard video public service announcements to remind pedestrian commuters to "Stay Focused! Stay Alive!"

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2010

San Diego starts work at Transit Center

Project will add elevators and a pedestrian bridge, making it easier for transit patrons to move back and forth to the busy Grossmont Center-area businesses on a mesa about 40 feet above the center and Trolley station.

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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2009

DOT Safety Council to address pedestrian safety

More than 76,000 preventable pedestrian deaths occurred over the last 15 years in America — roughly equivalent to a jumbo jet crashing every month.

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Newsby StaffOctober 9, 2009

DART to test safe turning program, eliminate detours

Changes for turning procedures on downtown Des Moines routes involve maximum speed of 5 mph throughout any left or right turn and a complete stop in the middle of turning before the bus crosses the second crosswalk.

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