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
Get Up and #Sneckdown
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Sneckdowns are "snowy neckdowns" formed as motorists drive through melting snow and slush. With nine inches of snow in Central Park as of this afternoon, NYC is in for some serious sneckdown action. The next few days will be prime time. Share your finds with the #sneckdown hashtag on social media.
Most New Yorkers Who Own Cars Support Speed Cameras
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Right now, Albany limits NYC to 140 speed enforcement cameras for all 6,000 miles of surface streets in the city. A broad spectrum of New York City voters approve of expanding the program. The question is whether Albany Democrats Andrew Cuomo, Jeff Klein, and Carl Heastie will take action to save lives.
NYPD: No Charges for Turning Driver Who Killed Peggy Diaz in Rossville
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Police said the victim "was not necessarily within the lines" of the crosswalk.
No Charges and Scant NYPD Information After Driver Kills Senior in Inwood
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The case exemplifies the NYPD practice of releasing minimal information on serious traffic crashes.
Speed Cameras, Toll Reform, E-Bikes — Your 2017 Albany Watch List
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There's plenty Albany lawmakers can do this year to improve transit and make streets safer.
Take a Ride on New York City’s Bike Lanes — in 2002
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New York still has a lot of work to do to create an all-ages, low-street citywide bike network, but let's pause for a moment to appreciate how far the city has come.
Drugged Driver Who Killed Brooklyn Cyclist Pleads to Manslaughter
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Eduard Nikhman was charged with two counts of manslaughter, two counts of assault, homicide, and driving while impaired by drugs -- all felonies -- as well as speeding, reckless driving, and failure to obey a traffic device.
85-Year-Old Driver Hits 3 on Brooklyn Sidewalk, Killing 1
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There is no maximum age for driving in New York State. The DMV resources page for older drivers is six sentences long and refers people who are concerned about their driving skills to the AARP.
Richard Brown: Killing a Baby on a Sidewalk While Unlicensed Isn’t a Crime
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Brown apparently decided a low-level misdemeanor charge was too severe for the death of 8-month-old Navraj Raju.
Cuomo Can Save Lives by Unshackling NYC’s Speed Camera Program
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In addition to lifting the cap on cameras, Cuomo and state lawmakers should end arbitrary restrictions on location and hours of operation, which make the cameras less effective than they could be.
Cuomo MIA on MTA Funding as Straphangers Brace for Another Fare Hike
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On fare hike day, straphangers should remember that Cuomo broke a promise that would have helped keep money in their pockets.
De Blasio Proposes More Funding for Street Redesigns
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Mayor de Blasio’s proposed budget includes an additional $400 million for street projects to be spread over six years. We're still sorting through the details, but the changes appear to be substantial.