As Columbia grows, traffic safety concerns rise at city’s busiest intersections

Speeding and following distance are leading factors in Columbia's frequent traffic collisions, say drivers and police.

Maryland State Police to host safe Halloween events statewide

Maryland State Police are hosting Halloween events across the state this month. The events aim to provide safe, ...
Yahoo

Columbia Tap Trail received $7.5 million for safety improvements. So why aren't there stop signs?

Every day, I drive across the Columbia Tap Bike Trail and pause, scanning for cyclists or walkers who may not realize a car is approaching. Most drivers don't bother to stop or even slow down. Stop ...
LancasterOnline

Columbia mulls adding canopy to bus stop where shelter was removed in March due to safety concerns

When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, Sept. 2. What happened: Mayor Leo Lutz announced that a canopy may soon be erected at the bus stop on the 300 block of Locust Street. Background: The ...
WLTX19

Columbia launches “Sharing the Road” safety initiative with community input

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The City of Columbia is inviting residents to take part in an upcoming community meeting aimed at improving roadway safety for all users. City officials announced the launch of a ...
KOMU

Columbia Police Department reassigns patrol sergeant for downtown safety

COLUMBIA — The Columbia Police Department said it is temporarily reassigning a patrol sergeant to focus full-time on overnight downtown operations in the wake of a shooting that left two people ...