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GM-Owned Cruise’s Wrong Turn Could Slow Robotaxi Push

U.S. robotaxi operators could face increased regulatory scrutiny after an accident involving Cruise, the self-driving cab business of General Motors, forced the company to pause service. In October, one of Cruise’s driverless cabs was not able to stop in time …

US Agency Probes Pedestrian Risks at GM’s Self-Driving Unit Cruise

U.S. auto safety regulator has opened a probe into whether General Motors’ self-driving unit Cruise has taken sufficient precautions with its autonomous vehicles to safeguard pedestrians, it said on Tuesday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said its Office …

Orlando Named Most Dangerous City for Pedestrians

A new report says Orlando is the most dangerous metro area for pedestrians, and three other Florida cities are also at the top of the list. The report released Tuesday by the National Complete Streets Coalition says the Tampa, Jacksonville …

Pedestrians, Cyclists Need Consistency at Rail Crossings

The risk of pedestrian and bicycle accidents at railroad grade crossings would decrease with sustained enforcement and education by local governments, along with consistency in design standards for warning devices, according to a study by the Urban Transportation Center at …

Police in Vermont Town to Focus on Pedestrian Safety

Police in a Vermont town that has seen a rash of pedestrian accidents is cracking down on pedestrian safety. Two pedestrians have died in Brattleboro in the last two months. There have also been a number of non-fatal accidents involving …