/tags/traffic-violence Traffic violence en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:58:04 GMT /2025-02-05/modot-reports-record-pedestrian-deaths-in-2024 While pedestrian deaths increased, overall roadway fatalities went down in 2024. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 22:58:04 GMT /2025-02-05/modot-reports-record-pedestrian-deaths-in-2024 Finnegan Belleau, Finnegan Belleau /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/missouri-randall-siddens-hands-free-distracted-driving-law “She was going to hurt somebody that day. It just happened to be my husband,” says Adrienne Siddens. Her family’s name is on a bill that bans phone use behind the wheel in Missouri. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-01-29/missouri-randall-siddens-hands-free-distracted-driving-law Abby Llorico /law-order/2024-12-31/missouri-illegal-text-driving-hands-free-january-enforce-penalty Financial penalties go into effect in January for drivers holding their phones and touching a screen while operating a vehicle. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-12-31/missouri-illegal-text-driving-hands-free-january-enforce-penalty Jeremy D. Goodwin /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-16/at-crown-candy-speed-humps-bring-sweet-relief-to-old-north-st-louis Crown Candy Kitchen’s owner says the speed humps are serving their purpose: slowing drivers down to improve safety for customers and nearby residents. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:01:41 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-09-16/at-crown-candy-speed-humps-bring-sweet-relief-to-old-north-st-louis Emily Woodbury /government-politics-issues/2024-06-28/east-west-gateway-report-st-louis-traffic-fatalities The report shows 40% of the region’s crashes are in economically disadvantaged areas. It could help officials apply for federal funds to help reduce vehicle and pedestrian crashes by half by 2050. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-06-28/east-west-gateway-report-st-louis-traffic-fatalities Lauren Brennecke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-16/trailnet-report-traffic-violence-st-louis-roadways-pedestrians-cyclists Too many pedestrians are dying on St. Louis roadways. A new report calls attention to traffic violence solutions. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:45:36 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-04-16/trailnet-report-traffic-violence-st-louis-roadways-pedestrians-cyclists Emily Woodbury /government-politics-issues/2024-02-28/caught-driving-recklessly-in-st-louis-an-alderwoman-wants-to-boot-your-car Thirteen people were killed and more than 1,200 were injured in traffic crashes in St. Louis in the first three months of 2023, according to Trailnet, a pedestrian and bike advocacy group. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-28/caught-driving-recklessly-in-st-louis-an-alderwoman-wants-to-boot-your-car Rachel Lippmann /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-17/why-road-rage-is-so-common-in-st-louis-and-how-you-can-try-to-avoid-it Aggressive driving is increasing, AAA reports. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:40:44 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2024-01-17/why-road-rage-is-so-common-in-st-louis-and-how-you-can-try-to-avoid-it Emily Woodbury /government-politics-issues/2023-12-23/illinois-supreme-court-rules-chicago-not-liable-for-pothole-on-street-not-intended-for-cyclist Illinois' high court says unless pavement markings or signs are present, cyclists are merely ‘permitted’ users. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-12-23/illinois-supreme-court-rules-chicago-not-liable-for-pothole-on-street-not-intended-for-cyclist Dilpreet Raju /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-12-21/legal-questions-remain-after-st-louis-cop-drives-into-bar-arrests-owner The case raises the appearance of “police looking out for police,” said attorney Mark Smith. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 23:12:21 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2023-12-21/legal-questions-remain-after-st-louis-cop-drives-into-bar-arrests-owner Danny Wicentowski