Posts tagged Safety
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New management and procedures, but safety lapses persist at the Metrorail Control Center
Employees in Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) are repeatedly ignoring and bypassing safety procedures - still - which were put in place to protect employees working around the rail system’s power network, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). Keep reading…
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On this year’s Walk to School Day, #EveryBlockCounts for street safety
This Wednesday is the annual Walk to School Day, celebrating the joy and independence of families choosing non-car modes for their school commutes. Keep reading…
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While still working on train automation, Metro makes moves toward a new signaling system
Metro was built with Automatic Train Operation in mind, but the system hasn’t been used in years. Now Metro is looking at ways to turn ATO back on while also exploring implementing a whole new signaling system. Keep reading…
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Would temporary bans after sex offenses make Metro safer?
Metro’s board is considering a policy that would temporarily ban people charged with sex or weapons offenses on Metro property. Here’s what the change would do. Keep reading…
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How fear of gender based violence impacts women’s transportation choices
Fears of sexual assault and other gender-based violence are actively keeping women from walking in their cities, a new study suggests — and transportation leaders aren’t doing enough to design streets that can make people of all genders feel comprehensively safe traveling outside cars. Keep reading…
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DDOT offers a look at the latest Dave Thomas Circle redesign plans
Those itching to see the progress made on the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle” may soon get their chance. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is holding a public meeting Monday, May 17, to discuss the preliminary design proposal for the project. Keep reading…
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Transportation advocates push feds for a new traffic-control manual
Nonprofits America Walks and Transportation for America are urging the Federal Highway Administration to “reframe and rewrite” Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices in order to prioritize safety and equity over driver speed. Keep reading…
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ROCC employees ignore a rule designed to keep workers safe, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission says
Employees in Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) have been purposely disregarding a rule meant to keep track workers safe, according to the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. Rail controllers short-circuited the rule governing how to safely turn track power back on, which the WMSC says could pose a risk to Metro workers and riders. Keep reading…
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The US experienced its highest one-year increase in traffic deaths in almost a century, a report says
The death rate from car crashes in the U.S. spiked 24% in 2020 compared to the previous year — a historic rise linked to an equally historic reduction in congestion that allowed the remaining drivers to race around recklessly on roads designed to prioritize speed above all else. Keep reading…
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This new bill could make streets safer for cyclists in Virginia
Last year cyclists in the commonwealth scored a big win in the General Assembly as part of a coalition backing a hands-free law to prevent distracted driving. This year the state’s bike lobby is backing a bill they say will make Virginia one of the safest states in the nation for bicycles. Keep reading…