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NYC Motorists Injured 971 People Walking and Biking in April, and Killed 10

By Brad Aaron | May 24, 2018 | 1 Comment

City Hall reported 37 people killed by motorists while walking or biking through April, and 4,346 injured, compared to 39 deaths and 4,545 injuries in the first four months of 2017.

Westbound Northern Boulevard at 101st Street. Image: Google Maps

Motorists Have Killed at Least Three People Walking on Northern Boulevard in 2018

By Brad Aaron | May 21, 2018 | 8 Comments

The latest victim, 47-year-old Carlos Gavilanes, was struck near 100th Street early this morning.

DOT installed a bikeway and other safety measures after a drunk driver killed Sean Ryan on Gerritsen Avenue. Photo: DOT

Eric Gonzalez Convicts Drunk Driver of Manslaughter for Killing Cyclist on Gerritsen Avenue

By Brad Aaron | May 18, 2018 | 5 Comments

DOT installed a bikeway and other safety measures on Gerritsen after a drunk driver killed Sean Ryan.

NYPD: No Charges After SUV Driver Leaves 29-Year-Old Bay Ridge Cyclist “Likely to Die”

By David Meyer | May 10, 2018 | 40 Comments

Police said the driver had the green light.

The driver of this SUV struck and killed Neallie Junior Saxon III without even slowing down. Photo: WPLG

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Study Links Rise of SUVs to the Pedestrian Safety Crisis

By Angie Schmitt | May 10, 2018 | No Comments

SUVs are designed for death. And they're dominating the U.S. auto market.

This is what we are seeing way too often in New York City. Photo: News 12

After 2 Deaths in 6 Months, Council Members Want Sanitation Salvage Trucks Off NYC Streets

By Brad Aaron | May 8, 2018 | 6 Comments

The Business Integrity Commission has regulatory power over private waste carters, but has failed to hold Sanitation Salvage accountable for its abhorrent safety record.

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