City Workers Involved in More Injury-Causing Crashes: Report
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The increase in crashes that caused injuries or deaths is odd, considering that overall collisions decreased slightly, from 6,304 in 2018 to 6,061 in 2019.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Department of Sanitation
Mother Of Slain Brooklyn Cyclist Wants Her Son’s Tribute Sign Back
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Mathieu Lefevre's last moment on earth was at the corner of Morgan and Meserole in Williamsburg. The sign memorializing the moment of his death has been removed.
UPDATE: City Finally Removes Abandoned Car That Anonymous Greenpointer Turned into Art Statement
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An abandoned car is an eyesore — unless its art!
Reform of Rogue Sanitation Companies Will Save Lives — And the Planet
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A new report to be issued today by the Transform Don’t Trash NYC coalition bolsters Brooklyn Council Member Antonio Reynoso's call to create exclusive zones where only a single trash company could operate and put an end to the current free-for-all of up to 50 private carters picking up trash in each neighborhood.
Will NYC Finally Get Garbage Out of Pedestrians’ Way?
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The departments of Sanitation and Transportation say they'll do something about it. But will their formal "request for expressions of interest" from community, industry and advocacy groups actually solve the problem?
Advocates: Reform Rogue Garbage Truck Companies Now!
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A coalition has a seven-point plan that goes much further than the de Blasio administration's current proposal.