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Report: 550 pedestrians, bikers hit by cars in Cleveland last year

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2 months ago

February 21, 2024

Report: 550 pedestrians, bikers hit by cars in Cleveland last year

CLEVELAND — Hundreds of bikers and pedestrians were hit by cars in Cleveland last year, according to a report released by the nonprofit Bike Cleveland.

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The Crash Report for 2023 compiled data from the city’s GIS System, which collects 911 calls, and the Ohio’s GCAT system, which records OH-1 reports

OH-1 crash reports outline details of an incident, such as how it occurred and who was involved

The study does note that the 550 recorded are only a fraction of all the crashes that occurred in Cleveland last year, citing a study

The Crash Report for 2023 compiled data from the city’s GIS System, which collects 911 calls, and the Ohio’s GCAT system, which records OH-1 reports. Those reports include details of an incident, such as how it occurred and who was involved.

The study does note that the 550 recorded are only a fraction of all the crashes that occurred in Cleveland last year, citing a study that shows “44-75% of pedestrian crashes and 7-46% percent of bicyclist crashes may be missing from police-reported crash data.”

Of the 550, the report found:

133 were bicyclists
382 were pedestrians
13 were wheelchair users
22 were on scooters
39 were kids using bicycles
40 were kids walking
Nine ended up being fatal

The report also issued a slew of short-term and long-term recommendations for the city to cut down on bike- and pedestrian-related crashes, including:

Expand existed speed table program by installing at least 150 more tables in 2024
Lower speed limits throughout the city and also work with the Ohio Department of Transportation to work on local speed limits
Establish qualified crash response teams and work on developing means of reporting crashes through first-responder trainings
Work with agencies to implement changes to the OH-1 report form to improve accuracy
Connect with police officers to discuss bias, fault and importance of consistency with OH-1 crash reports
Review speed limits on streets with 35 mph or higher, starting with the streets with the highest rate of fatal and serious injury crashes
Identify safety risks by expanding data collection strategies
Develop a system to report crashes without calling police or EMS to get accurate data collection
Adopt modern engineering and road design practices
Create a standard for maximum spacing between pedestrian crossings
Create a list of safety enhancements that council could fund
Identify safety improvements around active bus stops and station and improve operator training to eliminate bike and pedestrian crashes by working with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority

Additionally, the report also listed out crashes by ward. Ward 3 had the most, which includes Tremont, Ohio City and downtown.

View the full report below.

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Cleveland man wanted in connection to deadly shooting in Central neighborhood

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47 mins ago

April 29, 2024

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Cleveland man wanted in connection to deadly shooting in Central neighborhood

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police have issued an arrest warrant for a 19-year-old man in connection to a deadly shooting in the city’s Central neighborhood.

Records show David Patrick of Cleveland is wanted for the April 19 shooting death of 42-year-old Piankhi Bruce.

He is facing a murder charge.

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Officers found Bruce in the front yard of a home on Friendly Court after responding to a ShotSpotter alert, according to records.

The North Ridgeville man had been shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, he was shot in the head, neck, chest and left thigh.

Records show Patrick also has an active warrant from a separate criminal case.

He was indicted earlier this year for multiple felonies, including two weapons charges.

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Health officials warn of mpox outbreak in Cuyahoga County

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8 hours ago

April 29, 2024

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Health officials warn of mpox outbreak in Cuyahoga County

CLEVELAND — Cuyahoga County has an mpox outbreak, formerly known as monkeypox, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health.

Data shows from Feb. 8 to April 23, the county documented nine cases of the virus. Cases range in ages 17 to 44.

In 2023, there were no reported cases of mpox in Cuyahoga County, according to the Cuyahoga County Board of Health database.

There are two types of mpox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: clade I and clade II. Both can be spread by direct contact with infected wild animals, a person with mpox or contaminated materials. The incubation for the virus is three to 17 days, which during this time, a person may not have any symptoms.

Signs and symptoms include:

A rash that may be located on hands, feet, chest, face or mouth or near the genitals
The rash may initially look like little pimples or blisters, and could be painful or itchy
The rash will go through several stages before healing, including scabs
Fever
Chills
Swollen lymph nodes
Exhaustion
Muscle aches and backache
Headache
Respiratory symptoms (e.g., sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)

Those with mpox may experience a few or all symptoms, according to the CDC.

Symptoms can start within 21 days of exposure. The CDC said those who experience flu-like symptoms will likely develop a rash within one to four days. Those with mpox can spread the virus from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed with a fresh layer of skin.

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health urges those who believe they may have been exposed to the virus to get tested as soon as possible, and providers who see a patient with lesions and/or a rash are advised to test them for mpox, especially Black males, who are high risk.

There are vaccines available for the virus. It’s a two-dose vaccination regimen; four weeks after the first dose, a second dose can be given, providing maximum protection against the virus. Call the local health department to receive a vaccine or check on your vaccine history.

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Independent Journalism in an Era of Polarization

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15 hours ago

April 28, 2024

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Independent Journalism in an Era of Polarization

As the world’s eyes follow the Israel-Hamas war, the recent Iran attack, and the repercussions on American campuses and beyond, the need for rigorous reporting and respected journalism has never been more essential. The Forward is the nation’s most widely read Jewish news outlet, a fiercely independent and non-ideological source for news, culture and opinion across the political spectrum.

Jodi Rudoren became editor-in-chief of the Forward in 2019 after more than two decades at The New York Times, including a stint as Jerusalem bureau chief. Having personally covered two prior Israel-Hamas wars, in 2012 and 2014, Rudoren has been a leading commentator since Oct. 7, appearing on CNN and MSNBC and speaking at numerous college campuses, synagogues, and more.

Join the City Club as we hear from Jodi Rudoren about the complexities journalists have faced in reporting on the war abroad and antisemitism here in the United States.

This event is hosted by the City Club of Cleveland.