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PublishedJanuary 29, 2023
Commentary: A glimmer of hope for Maine cyclists and pedestrians
In the form of its first-ever active transportation plan, our state now has an enormous opportunity to make it easier for more of us to move around.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2023
Caution, drivers: Portland-area study looks to pinpoint danger zones
Vision Zero is gathering public input to reduce traffic fatalities and serious crash injuries. So far, 18 communities are participating in the regional effort.
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PublishedJanuary 1, 2023
Our View: The time for a serious road safety intervention is now
The carnage on Maine roads last year should never be repeated. Solutions are available.
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PublishedDecember 13, 2022
Maine Voices: It’s in our power to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe
While transformative change will be achieved gradually, we can do a number of things now to improve road safety.
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PublishedNovember 9, 2022
Driver to lose license for 9 years for killing child and 2 pedestrians in Augusta
Infant Vada-Leigh Peaslee, her grandmother Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, and their friend Rosalyn Jean were killed last year after Robert Santerre of Chelsea fell asleep while driving.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2022
Driver who struck, killed 3 pedestrians in Augusta crash admits to charges
Robert Santerre of Chelsea said he fell asleep at the wheel before his car went off Cony Road and struck and killed Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and year-old Vada-Leigh Peaslee.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2022
Our View: Drivers who kill Maine pedestrians must be held accountable
The families of three victims of a fatal crash last year in Augusta are finding out how little the law recognizes people who use the street to walk or bike.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2022
Relatives of 3 killed while walking in Augusta last year say consequences for driver too light
Family members of the late Barbara Maxim-Hendsbee, Rosalyn Jean and Vada-Leigh Peaslee say they are seeking justice and a change to how manslaughter charges are brought in Maine.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2022
‘I’ve never known anyone so ready to meet Jesus’: Friends remember Turner woman killed in hit-and-run
Friends say Tina White loved children and always had extra beds at her home for children who needed temporary shelter as part of her work with the Families for Children organization.
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PublishedFebruary 16, 2022
Our View: We can choose to build roads that work for everyone
Recent deaths of pedestrians in Maine highlight just how unsafe it is to travel by foot or by bicycle on streets built for motor vehicles.
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