Sentences with phrase «increased pedestrian safety»

There is also a large dome on the hood which adds to the muscle image as well as increased pedestrian safety.

Bronx, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) penned a letter to acting Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation Nivardo Lopez calling for increased pedestrian safety measures outside of Lehman High School following a recent accident where an NYPD School Safety Agent was struck and critically injured by several cars outside of the Bronx campus.

SENATOR KLEIN PENS LETTER TO DOT REQUESTING INCREASED PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MEASURES OUTSIDE LEHMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOWING LAST WEEK»S ACCIDENT Bronx, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) penned a letter to acting Bronx Borough Commissioner of the Department of Transportation -LSB-...]

Dromm worked closely with the city Department of Transportation and community organizations to manage, maintain and enhance the plaza since it was closed to increase pedestrian safety and decrease congestion in the area.

The DOT said that between 82 and 85 percent of Murray Hill neighbors use the bus transportation system and the Transitway will improve travel times and increase pedestrian safety with wider sidewalks.

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The public is invited to attend a public meeting which is the next step in the Park District's efforts to increase bicyclist and pedestrian safety at Lake Arlington.

Improving traffic and pedestrian safety in Queens by increasing the number of «slow zones,» installing more pedestrian countdown signals and speed cameras and increasing police presence

«It is important to take those findings in account when aiming to train young pedestrians for road safety and increase public awareness with children going back to school,» Prof. Oron - Gilad says.

Philadelphia's initiative is supported by a $ 525,000 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) grant initiative to help address a three year trend of increased pedestrian fatalities.

FHWA coordinates with State DOTs to promote and facilitate the increased use of non-motorized transportation, including developing facilities for the use of pedestrians and bicyclists and public educational, promotional, and safety programs for using such facilities.

The Safer People, Safer Streets initiative launched a high - profile collaborative, intermodal effort to help improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at the local level, in response to data showing increasing fatalities.

The replacement project will widen lanes, add a lane in each direction, widen shoulders, and add bike and pedestrian lanes, which will all greatly increase capacity and safety.

More pressing is that the Octavia's track width has been increased at the back to improve stability and more safety kit is available including blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and predictive pedestrian protection.

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 (MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper D).

• Body structure weight - optimised and crash - optimised; standard safety features including front and side airbags, side curtain airbags, 3 - point automatic seat belts on all seats, with belt tensioners and belt force limiters at front, ISOFIX children's seat mounting at rear, Run Flat Indicator and partially active engine compartment lid to optimise pedestrian protection; vehicle weight lower than in predecessor models and competitors in the segment in virtually all variants of the new MINI despite extended range of fittings; increased acoustic and vibrational comfort: optimised aerodynamic properties as appropriate to each specific model including active cooling air flaps, underbody trim panel and air ducting elements in the upper section of the C columns; best aerodynamic figures within the competitive environment: Cd value reduced to 0.28 or 0.31 (MINI Cooper S).

New safety features include Oncoming Lane Mitigation, which will steer the vehicle back into the lane if it crosses the center stripe when an oncoming vehicle is detected, and Steer Assist, which combines with vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, and large - animal detection to help drivers avoid obstacles by adding additional steering input if necessary and braking individual wheels to increase vehicle control.

Through a comprehensive and evolving approach to vehicle safety, Honda seeks to provide a high level of occupant and pedestrian protection in all of its cars and trucks, regardless of size or price, as well as increased compatibility with other vehicles as part of the Safety for Everyone initiative introduced insafety, Honda seeks to provide a high level of occupant and pedestrian protection in all of its cars and trucks, regardless of size or price, as well as increased compatibility with other vehicles as part of the Safety for Everyone initiative introduced inSafety for Everyone initiative introduced in 2003.

With the Safety Pack, the scores increase to 93 percent for adults, 83 percent for pedestrians, and 63 percent for safety assist (child protection stays the same at 82 perSafety Pack, the scores increase to 93 percent for adults, 83 percent for pedestrians, and 63 percent for safety assist (child protection stays the same at 82 persafety assist (child protection stays the same at 82 percent).

Rear Spoiler, Child Safety Locks, Steering Wheel Controls, Heated Mirrors, Electronic Stability Control.OPTION PACKAGESTECHNOLOGY PACKAGE Head - Up Display, Navigation System, touchpad, Remote Services, Advanced Real - Time Traffic Information, BMW Online & BMW Apps, Instrument Cluster w / Extended Contents, M SPORT chrome rings around A / C and radio controls, M footrest (only w / black or red upholsteries), sport instrument cluster and signature key, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Trim, Standard Suspension, Without Lines Designation Outside, Shadowline Exterior Trim, Aerodynamic Kit, Sport Seats, Anthracite Headliner, M Steering Wheel, M Sport Pkg, Wheels: 18 x 8 Star - Spoke (Style 400M), Remove Increased Top Speed, Estoril Blue Matte Highlight Trim Finishers, PREMIUM PACKAGE Satellite Radio, Comfort Access Keyless Entry, Lumbar Support, DRIVER ASSISTANCE PLUS Speed Limit Information, Active Driving Assistant, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian warning and city collision mitigation, Active Blind Spot Detection, Side & Top View Cameras, COLD WEATHER PACKAGE Heated Front Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Heated Steering Wheel, Retractable High - Intensity Headlight Washers, DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE Rearview Camera, Park Distance Control, WHEELS: 19 X 8 FRONT & 19 X 9 REAR (STYLE 598M) Double - Spoke, Tires: P225 / 45R19 Fr & P255 / 40R19 Rr Mixed SummerPricing analysis performed on 5/29/2018.

Apart from increasing rigidity and crash safety, the stiffer frame and 12 new body panels (including the floor and a butch new pedestrian - friendlier raised bonnet with «power dome) combine with the taller gearing to make the LC70 single - cab noticeably quieter and more refined inside.

- A chassis set - up, weight balance and body structure geared squarely to providing unbeatable driving fun gives the car's go - kart feeling unrivalled depth; Electric Power Steering and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) as standard, DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) with EDLC (Electronic Differential Lock Control) optional (standard on MINI John Cooper Works Coupé); innovative pedestrian protection systems and measures to enhance body rigidity shift the car's weight balance slightly further forward, giving the front - wheel - drive MINI Coupé optimised traction; agility and safety boosted by increase in torsional rigidity using carefully targeted, model - specific strengthening elements.

It should also be noted that even the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in its report, suggests that there might be a correlation between traffic deaths and cellphone use, saying «a more recent factor contributing to the increase in pedestrian fatalities may be the growing use of smart phones by all road users, which can be a significant source of distraction for both drivers and pedestrians.»

This week, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a new report looking at the increases in pedestrian motor vehicle crash fatalities during 2009 — 16.

Ahmedabad, India, leads the pack as cities in developing nations race ahead of their richer counterparts in adopting eco-friendly transit solutions, according to the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), which last week gave the western Indian city its 2010 Sustainable Transport Award.The award has been given out since 2005 to a city that best «uses transport innovations to increase mobility for all residents, while reducing transportation greenhouse [gas] and air pollution emissions and increasing cyclist and pedestrian safety and access.»

«It is now understood that the mere presence of greater numbers of cyclists and pedestrians, by and of itself, leads to an increase in safety for these modes.

An article in the Chicago Tribune entitled «Pedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures» details how Illinois pedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiePedestrian deaths in Chicago are up despite safety measures» details how Illinois pedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiepedestrian accident fatalities increased from 49 deaths in 2007 to 56 pedestrian fatalitiepedestrian fatalities in 2008.

The rise in pedestrian traffic accidents has been associated with cuts to funding of safety programs, increased distracted driving, increased distracted walking, and aggressive driving.

Pedestrian accidents had been on the decline for decades, a decrease attributed to increasing awareness on the part of motorists and pedestrians as to pedestrian safetyPedestrian accidents had been on the decline for decades, a decrease attributed to increasing awareness on the part of motorists and pedestrians as to pedestrian safetypedestrian safety concerns.

One thing that will increase visibility safety for bikers and pedestrians is reflective gear and lights.

The Governors» Highway Safety Association estimates that the number of pedestrians killed in 2015 increased by around 10 percent as compared with 2014, which is the largest annual increase in pedestrian fatalities since the federal government began collecting accident data forty years ago.

Indiana transportation officials continue to move forward with new plans for a Bicycle and Pedestrian Program that is aimed at increasing the safety of our pedestrians and cyclists.

The bill provides reauthorization of several initiatives that the National Association of REALTORS ® supports, including programs to increase transportation safety and develop more pedestrian - friendly communities.

However, by increasing pedestrian visibility and reducing crime, well - executed outdoor lighting is critical for the positive effect it has on the most important livability index of them all: safety.