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Pedestrian AdvocacyGrand Concourse still 'big, scary street' full of risks for pedestrians after recent deathMedia Outlet: New York Daily NewsDate: February 17, 2011 Image:  The heartbroken sister of a 12-year-old Bronx girl killed at the same intersection as Russell Smith said Wednesday's tragedy should never have happened. Image Caption: Virginia Verdee was killed by an off-duty police officer when she tried… (Chevrestt, Angel/Angel Chevrestt, Freelance)
Submitted by volunteer on March 1, 2011 - 17:34. categories [ ]
Dangerous StreetsMedia Hit link: http://ourtownny.com/2011/02/16/dangerous-streets/Media Outlet: Our TownDate: February 16, 2011 Image:  Laurence Renard was killed by a dump truck on First Avenue and 90th Street on a January afternoon. Jason King was fatally hit by a truck on Madison Avenue and 80th Street in December. Image Caption: 86th Street and Third Avenue has the highest number of crashes on the Upper East Side, according to a recent Transportation Alternatives study. Photo by Andrew Schwartz
Submitted by kim on February 17, 2011 - 19:17. categories [ ]
City Council Unanimously Passes Bill To Improve Crash DataMedia Outlet: NY1Date: February 16, 2011 Image:  When there's a murder in New York City, or a robbery or an assault, New York City Police Department reports it to the public. Image Caption: Bicycle advocates may be upset by City Council Speaker Christine Quinn's new parking proposals, but their frustration was tempered by a victory Wednesday as the City Council approved legislation that requires the city to release data about traffic safety and bike crashes, which they hope will save lives. NY1’s Grace Rauh filed the following report.
Submitted by kim on February 17, 2011 - 19:12. categories [ ]
City Council Expected to Approve Bill Requiring NYPD to Make Traffic Statistics PublicMedia Outlet: New York Daily NewsDate: February 16, 2011 Image:  The City Council is expected to approve legislation Wednesday that would force the NYPD to report traffic statistics to the public just like it does for major crimes, the bill's author said. Image Caption: If passed, a new bill would require the NYPD to publish traffic statistics on its website.
Submitted by kim on February 17, 2011 - 19:07. categories [ ]
Grand Concourse Still 'Big, Scary Street' Full of Risks for Pedestrians after Recent DeathMedia Outlet: New York Daily NewsDate: February 17, 2011 Image:  The heartbroken sister of a 12-year-old Bronx girl killed at the same intersection as Russell Smith said Wednesday's tragedy should never have happened. Image Caption: Virginia Verdee was killed by an off-duty police officer when she tried to cross the Grand Concourse at 183rd street in the Bronx.
Submitted by kim on February 17, 2011 - 18:44. categories [ ]
Bike Bills Cruise through the CouncilMedia Outlet: Gotham GazetteDate: February 17, 2011 Image:  In the latest iteration of the bike lane debate, the City Council unanimously approved a package of legislation Wednesday to force the Bloomberg administration to report on pedestrian and bike-related
Submitted by kim on February 17, 2011 - 18:34. categories [ ]
T.A. Gives Community Groups Tips for Closing Blocks to Traffic
Times Square may be a pedestrian playground for tourists, but all over the city, Transportation Alternatives is helping neighborhoods create their own car-free streets where parents can stop to chat a
Every community wants safe streets, and the bills passed by the City Council today will help communities identify dangerous intersections and lobby for added traffic enforcement. Bereaved Mom Slaps KrugerSubtitle: Says Son's Death Shouldn't Be Mentioned When Promoting iPod Bill Media Outlet: Courier Life PublicationsDate: February 15, 2011 A grief-stricken mom says state Sen.
Submitted by volunteer on February 15, 2011 - 18:17. categories [ ]
Victims’ Families Ask Marty Markowitz to Get Serious About Street SafetyMedia Outlet: StreetsBlogDate: February 2, 2011 Image:  In the past year, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz has made several outspoken appearances against proven, life-saving traffic-calming projects. Image Caption: Last month, Markowitz called for the removal of pedestrian refuges on a stretch of Fort Hamilton Parkway where three people have died in the past three years.
Submitted by volunteer on February 10, 2011 - 18:09. categories [ ]
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