Brad Aaron
Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York's dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.
Recent Posts
TransAlt: Hit-and-Run Alert and Reward Bills Should Be Broadened to Include More Crashes
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NYPD and DOT testified in support of two City Council bills intended to help police catch hit-and-run drivers. However, Transportation Alternatives said the bills don’t cover enough types of crashes.
Rosa Ramirez, 60, Second Person Killed by Motorist on Bruckner Boulevard in a Month
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Bruckner Boulevard is one of the most dangerous streets for walking in the Bronx. DOT made safety improvements to Bruckner and Hunts Point Avenue in 2015, but there are still too many vehicle lanes and too much traffic, and conditions remain hostile for people on foot.
Cuomo Drives Old-Timey Car Across Brand New Bridge While Sticking NYers With Old-Timey Transit System
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As it happens, FDR's car is the same vintage as many components in the signal system of the New York City subway. The difference is that the signal system isn't a museum piece that Cuomo can commandeer for a day -- it's real equipment that keeps millions of people moving on a 24/7 rail system.
And the “Weiner Award” for Courting the Bikelash Vote Goes to… Bo Dietl
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The Republican contest to go up against Mayor Bill de Blasio is barely underway and candidates are already competing for who can stake out the most retrograde positions on streets and transportation policy.
Summer Launch Planned for Bx6 Select Bus Service
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Some streetscape improvements are planned for the Bronx portion of the route. The biggest changes are proposed for 161st Street, where DOT would widen sidewalks and limit eastbound traffic in the tunnel under the Grand Concourse to buses.
NYC Drivers Injured 1,083 Pedestrians and Cyclists in March, and Killed 12
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Citywide, 11 pedestrians and one cyclist were fatally struck by drivers last month. Among the victims were Joseph Ranieri, Carmen Velez, Ping Xie, Jacob Bavdaz, Danielle Leathers, Skylar Perkins, an unnamed male pedestrian in Manhattan, and two unnamed female pedestrians in Brooklyn.
Cab Driver Kills Man in UES Precinct Where NYPD and Ben Kallos Target Cyclists
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A motorist killed a senior at the same intersection in 2016. The 19th Precinct, meanwhile, has made a show of seizing electric bikes delivery workers need to earn a living.
A Reminder: Pricing Car Trips to Fund Transit Is Progressive Policy
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According to 2015 U.S. Census data, most households citywide don't own a car, car-owning households tend to be more affluent than car-free ones, and the vast majority of New Yorkers don't drive to work.
Why Did DOT Shelve This Inwood Pedestrian Safety Project? [Updated]
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DOT proposed improvements to an Inwood intersection where the A train connects with several bus lines. Then nothing happened.
Tomorrow: Tell DOT to Get Moving on a Safer Dyckman Street
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CB 12 and DOT are hosting yet another public meeting. It's important that DOT and the board once again hear from people who want the city to finally move forward with a safer Dyckman Street.
While New Yorkers Abandon the Bus, Cuomo Trumpets Frills No One Asked For
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Andrew Cuomo must not think much of New York City bus riders. Today the governor trumpeted the arrival of new buses with onboard Wi-Fi and USB ports -- literally the last thing bus riders say they need.
Eric Gonzalez: Probation, $500 Fine for Driver Who Killed Woman and Fled
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Krystyna Iwanowicz was crossing the street with a walker when Joseph Zayats hit her with a Jeep SUV and left her to die.