Posts Tagged ‘Avoiding Injury In San Francisco’
Cycling Helmets: A No Brainer?
Motorcycle accident fatalities are around 40 times higher than deaths resulting from car accidents alone. More frequently however, it is the helmet that makes the difference whether a biker survives or does not survive a serious accident. Because of this rational, motorcycle helmet laws have been enacted in numerous states across the U.S. including, California. …
Read MorePedestrian & Bicyclist Safety
Experts tell us that identifying unsafe behavior and educating our youth on how to keep themselves out of harm’s way is a critical element of crime prevention. In this vein, enforcement activities become more effective when parents make sure that children know and follow safety rules. In addition—it is not realistic to believe that all…
Read MoreSunday Streets in San Francisco
Transit First San Francisco” has created a program called Sunday Streets in the Mission”, which affords residents the opportunity to enjoy portions of San Francisco streets free and clear of vehicle traffic for five hours on certain Sundays in the Mission District. As “Sunday Streets’” program coordinator Beth Byrne says; “Sunday Streets” brings people into…
Read MorePEDESTRIAN COUNTDOWN TIMERS ARE ESSENTIAL TO FURTHER REDUCE PEDESTRIAN –RELATED COLLISIONS AND SHOULD BE IMPLEMENTED CITYWIDE IN SAN FRANCISCO
A pedestrian countdown timer is a flashing timer that signals the number of seconds remaining during the pedestrian crossing phase at an intersection and has led to a significant decrease in the number of pedestrian-related deaths and collisions according to recent statistics. These devices particularly assist disabled or elderly pedestrians, and adults accompanying small children.…
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