City Council Might Finally Address How NYPD Applies Right of Way Law
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Speaking at the Vision Zero Cities conference, public safety committee chair Vanessa Gibson said the Right of Way Law "has to" be enforced.
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Barcelona’s Superblocks: A “New Urban Model” to Reclaim Streets for People
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In the U.S., the term “superblock” conjures up the excess of urban renewal and the breakdown of walkable street grids. But in Barcelona, a different type of superblock is making streets more hospitable and humane.
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.
De Blasio’s Budget Adds $300 Million Over 10 Years for Street Reconstructions
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Mayor de Blasio's executive budget, released yesterday, adds $300 million for street reconstruction over 10 years. The funding will expand the construction pipeline for Vision Zero projects. But the executive budget includes nothing to expand the bike-share system.
Reckless Driver and Poor Street Design Kill Skylar Perkins, Age 1, in Queens
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The intersection where Skylar was struck has not been identified by the city as a priority under the Vision Zero initiative, but conditions there invite drivers to take turns at dangerous speeds.
18 Council Members Call for Bolder Street Redesigns From de Blasio and DOT
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The de Blasio administration is missing opportunities to make progress on its Vision Zero street safety goals, say advocates, and so far 18 City Council members have signed on to their campaign for a bolder approach from City Hall and DOT.