Reducing Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths

New Yorkers Deserve Better Than Assembly’s Flawed Complete Streets Bill

Author: 
Steven Higashide
Media Outlet: 
Mobilizing the Region
Date: 
June 25, 2010
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As the legislative session nears its end, New York advocates are demanding that the NY State Assembly fix its flawed complete streets legislation.

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New Yorkers: Click to ask the State Assembly to support strong complete streets legislation.

Sanitation Department wants to remove 'eyesore' bike-death memorials

Author: 
Adam Lisberg, Edgar Sandoval and Kathleen Lucadamo
Author Title: 
Daily News Staff Writers
Media Outlet: 
New York Daily News
Date: 
June 21, 2010
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The city says it's time to give up the ghost.

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Lizi Rahman, mom of Asif Rahman, who was struck and killed on his bike, visits his memorial.
Submitted by volunteer on June 29, 2010 - 12:54. categories [ ]

Upper West Side Pedestrians Injured in Two Crashes on Same Block

Author: 
Brad Aaron
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
June 15, 2010
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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.

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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
Submitted by volunteer on June 29, 2010 - 11:07. categories [ ]

Manhattan DA Cy Vance Unveils Strategy to Expand Traffic Safety Resources

Author: 
Ben Fried
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
May 27, 2010
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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.

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Cy Vance, Jr. Photo: Brad Aaron
Submitted by volunteer on June 28, 2010 - 10:40. categories [ ]

Bill to Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists Clears Committee Votes in Assembly

Author: 
Noah Kazis
Media Outlet: 
StreetsBlog
Date: 
May 19, 2010
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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

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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.
Submitted by volunteer on June 17, 2010 - 15:11. categories [ ]

With Cycling Injuries Down, John Leguizamo Wants You to Bike

Author: 
John Del Signore
Media Outlet: 
gothamist
Date: 
May 6, 2010
Image: 
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Despite a boom in the number of people riding bikes around NYC, the number of reported injuries sustained while cycling is declining.

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Transportation Alternatives
Submitted by volunteer on June 3, 2010 - 15:58. categories [ ]

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: 
Parade
Date: 
May 9, 2010
Image: 
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According to data from the New York nonprofit Transportation Alternatives, outdoor seating areas boost foot traffic by 20%, leading to 10% more retail sales.

Submitted by volunteer on June 3, 2010 - 15:38. categories [ ]

Supporter: The bike lane will make us all safe

Author: 
Paul Steely White
Media Outlet: 
Brooklyn Paper
Date: 
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.

Submitted by volunteer on June 2, 2010 - 15:39. categories [ ]

Injury Rates Fall for NYC Cyclists

Author: 
R.M. Schneiderman
Media Outlet: 
Wall Street Journal
Date: 
May 4, 2010
Image: 
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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

Submitted by volunteer on June 2, 2010 - 15:13. categories [ ]

Supporter: The bike lane will make us all safer

Subtitle: 
It's good for drivers, bikers and pedestrians. What could be so bad?
Author: 
Paul Steely White
Media Outlet: 
Courier Life Publications
Date: 
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.

Submitted by volunteer on June 2, 2010 - 15:09. categories [ ]