traffic safety
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2023
Commentary: Germany can teach Maine a thing or two about road safety
Personal responsibility – what a concept!
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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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PublishedOctober 30, 2022
Maine Voices: The time I fell asleep at the wheel
Any difference between me and the former corrections officer recently found guilty of manslaughter in the death of a 9-year-old Standish girl is minuscule.
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PublishedAugust 23, 2022
New traffic pattern sparks confusion in Deering Center
New lane striping is intended to reduce speeding on Ludlow Street, but the unfamiliar pattern and limited public outreach about the 'advisory bike lanes' have befuddled residents and commuters.
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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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PublishedMay 17, 2022
Deaths on U.S. roads soared to 16-year high in 2021, but declined in Maine
The 10.5% jump over 2020 numbers was the largest percentage increase since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began its fatality data collection system in 1975.
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PublishedApril 16, 2022
Sen. Cyrway: When it comes to habitual offenders, Tina’s Law is there for a reason
L.D. 1604 would ignore the risk some motorists present because of their poor, reckless and criminal driving behavior.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2022
Our View: There’s no excuse for failing to stop for a Maine school bus
The flashing red lights on top of a giant yellow vehicle are your sign to put on the brakes.
