Topic – Safety
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Suppressed research reveals dangers of cell phone use while driving
Hands-free sets do not help
Researchers estimate that cell phone usage causes at least 240,000 accidents and 955 fatalities every year , and the problem extends to hands-free sets as well.
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Houston ranks high in auto accidents
Drivers or design to blame?
Some urban advocates believe that street design is at least as important as driver skill, and they say that Houston is geared toward speed rather than safety.
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County Commissioners
Meeting notes - June 23, 2009
The commissioners discussed the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program and approved ethics reforms and a burn ban in unincorporated areas.
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Better land use could reduce teen driving deaths
Walkability, transit is key
If teenagers could easily walk or take transit to get around, the author says, hundreds of lives would be saved every year.
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Governor Perry vetoes Safe Passing Act
Bill had passed overwhelmingly
Perry vetoed a popular bill to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers, and others, as he believes it improperly placed responsibility on drivers.
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Quality of Life Committee
Meeting notes - May 7, 2009
HPARD representatives described the current status of Houston public pools in meeting safety compliance requirements of the 2007 Virginia Graeme Baker Act.
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Charlier: Walkable Streets
Urban form is critical
Walking is a critical human function, according to Distinguished Speaker Jim Charlier, and urban streets must be designed with pedestrians in mind.
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State Senate approves safe passing act
Sets minimum passing distances
The bill, which must be taken up by the House, would mandate minimum passing distances near vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and bicyclists.
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“Vulnerable road user” bill introduced in Texas
Bill extends beyond bicyclists
Texas bill would protect non-motorists.
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