Since 2014, annual traffic fatalities in Maine have increased by 37%, according to the national study by the nonprofit TRIP. State officials say those numbers may not give a full picture, though.
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Problematic Falmouth intersection under the microscope
Temporary plastic bollards, pavement paint and rubber speed bumps were installed at the intersection of Route 88 and Johnson Road near Town Landing Market.
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Portland neighbors organize to make West End safer with traffic calming projects
A spike in pedestrian deaths motivated some neighborhood residents to take matters into their own hands while urging the city to consider further improvements.
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Southern Maine streets to see temporary pedestrian-friendly redesigns
Through Nov. 15, three streets in Portland, Saco and South Portland will have safety features like roadway paint, flexible traffic posts and speed bumps.
Posted inLocal & State
Rumble strips saving lives — and money — on rural Maine roads
The state plans to install 100 miles of rumble strips a year in Maine, which has the highest crash fatality rate in New England, according to researchers.
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What would a ‘Vision Zero’ plan do to stop traffic deaths in Portland?
After a series of deadly crashes, the public has called for the city do more to ensure safer streets for residents and visitors. But city leaders say that work is already in progress and takes time.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Casco committee looks to improve road safety
Casco has put together a committee to both beautify its streets and make them safer for all travelers.
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough transportation study nearing completion
The town is seeking a final round of input from residents before finalizing the study, which will be the first comprehensive transportation study in town since 2005, and presenting it to the Town Council in March.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Windham launches long-term project to improve accessibility and traffic congestion
The North Windham Moves project aims to make the town safer for both drivers and pedestrians by building improvements and connector roads.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Lakes Region towns to test traffic-calming measures
Temporary traffic-calming measures will be implemented in three Lakes Region towns as part of the Greater Portland Council of Governments’ Vision Zero Initiative for a goal of zero deaths from traffic.