Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Vision Zero

NYC Pedestrian and Cyclist Traffic Injuries Hit Five-Year High in 2013

By Brad Aaron | Oct 29, 2014 | 10 Comments

Motorists injured more pedestrians and cyclists in New York City last year than in any of the previous five years, according to official 2013 data on traffic injuries and deaths released by the state DMV [PDF]. Confirming preliminary NYPD figures, the final DMV stats show total traffic injuries remained near the five-year low — meaning pedestrians […]

NYPD Training Precinct Cops to Charge Drivers Who Violate Right of Way Law

By Stephen Miller | Oct 28, 2014 | 33 Comments

All 35,000 of New York City’s uniformed police officers will be trained to file charges against drivers who violate the new Right of Way Law, according to NYPD Chief of Transportation Thomas Chan. The law, also known as Section 19-190, established misdemeanor penalties for drivers who strike and injure pedestrians or cyclists with the right […]

De Blasio Signs 25 MPH Legislation, Promises More NYPD Bike Enforcement

By Stephen Miller | Oct 27, 2014 | 51 Comments

It’s official. This morning, Mayor Bill de Blasio, surrounded by administration appointees, elected officials from the City Council and state legislature, and families of traffic violence victims, signed legislation that lowers New York City’s default speed limit to 25 mph. The law takes effect November 7. Before the bill signing, de Blasio crossed Delancey Street near where […]

New Data Reveal Which City Agency Is Running Over the Most Pedestrians

By Stephen Miller | Oct 23, 2014 | 6 Comments

Over the past eight years, there have been more than 1,200 personal injury claims against the city involving pedestrians injured or killed by drivers of city vehicles, including 22 pedestrian deaths, according to a new report and interactive map from Comptroller Scott M. Stringer [PDF]. Over the same period, the city paid $88 million for pedestrian […]

De Blasio Signs Transit Benefit Bill, Says 25 MPH Limit Will Save Lives

By Stephen Miller | Oct 20, 2014 | 6 Comments

This afternoon, Mayor Bill de Blasio signed legislation requiring companies with 20 or more full-time employees in New York City to offer the federal transit tax benefit to their workers. The measure, which takes effect in 2016, is expected to save employers and workers millions of dollars each year. He also held a hearing on […]

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Q&A With Peter Norton: History Is on the Side of Vision Zero

By Tanya Snyder | Oct 16, 2014 | No Comments

Last week, a bunch of bigwigs gathered to talk infrastructure in one of Washington’s most historic and prestigious sites, the Hay-Adams Hotel across the street from the White House. I was offered an opportunity to interview former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and a host of other VIPs. But — […]

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