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Reducing Cyclist and Pedestrian DeathsNew Yorkers Deserve Better Than Assembly’s Flawed Complete Streets BillAuthor: Steven Higashide Media Outlet: Mobilizing the RegionDate: June 25, 2010 Image: ![]() As the legislative session nears its end, New York advocates are demanding that the NY State Assembly fix its flawed complete streets legislation. Image Caption: New Yorkers: Click to ask the State Assembly to support strong complete streets legislation.
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Sanitation Department wants to remove 'eyesore' bike-death memorialsAuthor: Adam Lisberg, Edgar Sandoval and Kathleen Lucadamo Author Title: Daily News Staff Writers Media Outlet: New York Daily NewsDate: June 21, 2010 Image: ![]() The city says it's time to give up the ghost. Image Caption: Lizi Rahman, mom of Asif Rahman, who was struck and killed on his bike, visits his memorial.
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Upper West Side Pedestrians Injured in Two Crashes on Same BlockAuthor: Brad Aaron Media Outlet: StreetsBlogDate: June 15, 2010 Image: ![]() We received word from a reader that a pedestrian was hit at W. 71st and Broadway at around 8:15 last night. NYPD said the victim was transported to Cornell Hospital in critical condition. Image Caption: Between 1995 and 2005, there were over 100 pedestrian and cyclist injuries where Broadway and Amsterdam meet at 71st Street, according to Transportation Alternatives' Crashstat. One block north, three pedestrians were killed during the same period -- one on Amsterdam and two on Broadway. Image: Google Maps
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Manhattan DA Cy Vance Unveils Strategy to Expand Traffic Safety ResourcesAuthor: Ben Fried Media Outlet: StreetsBlogDate: May 27, 2010 Image: ![]() During last year's campaign for Manhattan District Attorney, Cy Vance came out with a broad traffic safety platform, promising to beef up investigations into deaths caused by drivers. Image Caption: Cy Vance, Jr. Photo: Brad Aaron
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Bill to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists Clears Committee Votes in AssemblyAuthor: Noah Kazis Media Outlet: StreetsBlogDate: May 19, 2010 Image: Hayley and Diego's Law, a bill making its way through Albany that would give law enforcement a new tool to help protect pedestrians and cyclists, took a step forward on Monday night, receiving a unani Image Caption: Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh, speaking, with Daniel Squadron and Scott Stringer at last year's rally for Hayley and Diego's Law. To Squadron's right are Wendy Cheung, Hayley Ng's aunt, and Jon Adler, representative for the families of Ng and Diego Martinez.
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With Cycling Injuries Down, John Leguizamo Wants You to BikeAuthor: John Del Signore Media Outlet: gothamistDate: May 6, 2010 Image: ![]() Despite a boom in the number of people riding bikes around NYC, the number of reported injuries sustained while cycling is declining. Image Caption: Transportation Alternatives
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More Cities Encourage 'Loitering'Subtitle: After years of passing laws against loitering, cities from New York to Atlanta to San Francisco are creating new mini-parks and plazas where passersby are encouraged to sit and stay awhile. Author: Rebecca Webber Media Outlet: ParadeDate: May 9, 2010 Image: ![]() According to data from the New York nonprofit Transportation Alternatives, outdoor seating areas boost foot traffic by 20%, leading to 10% more retail sales.
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Supporter: The bike lane will make us all safeAuthor: Paul Steely White Media Outlet: Brooklyn PaperDate: May 5, 2010 There are few things that my 18-month-old daughter Anna loves more than Prospect Park. Even before she could walk, my wife Zoe and I brought her to crawl in the grass and romp around the playgrounds.
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Injury Rates Fall for NYC CyclistsAuthor: R.M. Schneiderman Media Outlet: Wall Street JournalDate: May 4, 2010 Image: ![]() When three different vehicles struck three different cyclists on the same day, in different parts of the city last month, it seemed as if New York City's cycling boom was also leading to a spate of
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Supporter: The bike lane will make us all saferSubtitle: It's good for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. What could be so bad? Author: Paul Steely White Media Outlet: Courier Life PublicationsDate: May 5, 2010 There are few things that my 18-month-old daughter Anna loves more than Prospect Park. Even before she could walk, my wife Zoe and I brought her to crawl in the grass and romp around the playgrounds.
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