Tasked with balancing public safety against personal freedom, how often do we get it wrong?
traffic safety
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Cumberland considering four-way stop at Tuttle, Middle roads
The Maine Department of Transportation and the town held a neighborhood meeting on Monday to discuss the possible addition.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Germany can teach Maine a thing or two about road safety
Personal responsibility – what a concept!
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inNation & World, News
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.