Driving is a part of our everyday lives. We depend on it for our jobs, family, and routine living. Although we may not think about it often, driving comes with an inherent risk, especially in California—a state where millions of drivers use our roads every day. Of these drivers, many are inexperienced, inefficient, aggressive, under…
Being a tourist is no easy feat. First, you must learn to read a city’s map in basically no time at all. Then, you must learn to navigate the city traffic and learn the personalities of its drivers. While some cities are relaxed and easy going, others are faced paced and quick to react. Unfortunately,…
A woman is facing life-threatening injuries after a tragic Lemon Grove accident has left her in critical condition, reports indicate. The female pedestrian, 32, was struck by a vehicle near Skyline and Alton Drive in the Lemon Grove area according to officials. The San Diego pedestrian accident occurred around dusk, 6:10 p.m., as she was…
In one of this week’s blog postings, we urged San Diego to be cautious when heading out as a pedestrian on our city streets. Like us, the city of El Cajon is also fired about pedestrian safety in wake of a fatality that occurred in one of the city’s most busy streets. Earlier this month,…
As children, we are often taught to “look both ways” when crossing the street. But how many of us were taught to look both ways AND use a crosswalk before entering the street? Perhaps the old sayings our mothers taught us should be dusted off and reinvented for the new world we live in. The…
by Michael Pines Pedestrian safety is such an important part of being mobile in San Diego. With the beach, shops, and the local attractions, our city boasts a lot of foot traffic in coastal neighborhoods and throughout inland areas, too. According to WalkScore.com, San Diego is the 18th most walkable city in the nation. As…
San Diego, though it isn’t classified as walking city, still has its fair share of pedestrians throughout the area due in part to its miles of beaches and coastal shopping which draw thousands of people everyday. Fortunately, San Diego does not rank as the highest city for pedestrian accidents – that spot is reserved for…
There’s no doubt that roads can be a dangerous place for drivers and pedestrians alike. While not every Poway car accident can be avoided entirely, the newest measures at the city can help ensure the risk – at the very minimum – is reduced. After what the Patch has called a “contentious issue,” the city…
Imagine relaxing on the sunny shores of Torrey Pines State Beach – only to be struck by an SUV to the back of the head. Unfortunately, that’s precisely what happened this month –not only once, but twice, including the second incident involving a 3-year-old toddler. Now, state lifeguard officials will review training policies in an…
Planning to squeeze in an afternoon jog while listening to that new Lady Gaga single? Think again. iPods and cell phones may be as ubiquitous on the sidewalks as they are in the office, but thanks to recent proposals across the nation pedestrian earphones could soon become a punishable offense. Most individuals are aware that…