August 26, 2005


COUPLE HIT BY BUS WHILE SITTING ON SIDEWALK
by Peter Hegarty
 
...The accident, which happened about 10:30 a.m., took place just as police are planning to beef up enforcement at stop light intersections as part of cracking down on red light violators to prevent collisions.

Last year, 39 traffic accidents in the city involved motorists who ran red lights, police records show. Twenty-three people were injured.

During the same time officers issued 401 citations for red light violations -- more than one a day.
" When you approach a signalized intersection and the light turns yellow, do you slow down to stop or speed up to go through the light?" said Audrey Lord-Hausman of Pedestrian Friendly Alameda. "The answer to this question is key to avoiding serious or deadly accidents at intersections."

The increased enforcement is part of "National Stop on Red Week," which takes place Aug. 27 through Sept. 2.

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