traffic safety

The Tampa City Council is holding off – for now – on a plan to shut down part of Bayshore Boulevard to traffic one Sunday a month.Instead, they decided to…

The city of Tampa is installing temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard.The move is part of the city's "Vision Zero" plan to eliminate traffic…

While drunk driving deaths fell in the state of Florida last year, highway safety advocates are continuing to push for government funding for more…

In Hillsborough County, each of the 100 public elementary schools has crossing guards to help children get to and from school safely.Its 42 middle…

Floridians seem to have a love-hate relationship with roundabouts. But they may have to get used to them, because they are popping up all over the state…

Walking or bicycling the streets of Tampa Bay can be a very dangerous way to get around. Why is that and what can be done about it?This week on Florida…

Walking or bicycling the streets of Tampa Bay can be a very dangerous way to get around. Why is that and what can be done about it?This week on Florida…

The Tampa Bay region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists.This week on Florida Matters, we're…

The Tampa Bay region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists.This week on Florida Matters, we're…

Florida’s governor is lending some support to a bill that would make texting while driving a primary offense.

More than 500,000 motorcycles and mopeds are registered in the state of Florida. They’re a common vehicle for college students. They’re relatively...

A state lawmaker wants more young motorcyclists to wear helmets. A state senator is working on removing the exemption for riders under 21.