Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Street Safety

The intersection of E. 36th Street and Fillmore Avenue where Mary O'Brien was fatally injured. Photo: Google

GMC Truck Driver Who Killed Brooklyn Pedestrian is Issued a Mere Summons

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 13, 2022 | No Comments

A Brooklyn woman has died of injuries she sustained when she was run over by the driver of a massive GMC truck last month — and the driver walked off with a mere summons.

A symbol of New York City's bike lane network. File photo: Vivian Lipson

Bike NY to DOT: The City’s Cycling Program is No Longer a World Leader, So Fix It

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 12, 2022 | No Comments

The first order of business is recognizing the city has a problem, the Jan. 7 letter from Bike New York to DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez stated.

Look, ma, no cars! This is what a safe street looks like. File photo: Angela Stach

BY THE NUMBERS: Car-Free Streets are Simply Safer, Data Continue to Show

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jan 11, 2022 | No Comments

Injuries, for example, are down 89 percent along the 34th Avenue open street, a new analysis shows.

Gov. Hochul delivered the State of the State address yesterday. Photo: Office of the Governor

Thursday’s Headlines: Historic Day? Edition

By Eve Kessler | Jan 6, 2022 | No Comments

Gov. Hochul sets transit advocates' hearts a-flutter. Plus ... a rat inside a parked car. (Yes, a rat inside a parked car!)

Wednesday’s Headlines: What About Transportation Edition

By Streetsblog | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

Today, we circle back on an article in The City featuring 33 new Council members — only three of whom mention anything about transit or livable streets. What a shame. Plus other news.

An electric vehicle charger. Photo: File

OPINION: Do Not Put EV Charging Stations on Public Property

By Christine Berthet | Jan 5, 2022 | No Comments

In converting to electric, the city must not repeat the mistakes of the past by making it easier to drive a car, even if it is an electric one.

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