Op-Ed: Bike Lane Missing? Danger Found
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A group bike ride around Brooklyn shows that DOT has its work cut out for it. Here are small fixes that could keep cyclists and pedestrians alive.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Complete Streets
Federal Bill Seeks to Prioritize Pedestrians (Albeit A Tiny Bit More)
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A new federal bill would mandate that 5 percent of all federal highway funds be diverted to "Complete Streets" to hopefully stem the blood tide of pedestrian deaths in this country.
Reporter’s Notebook: Corey’s a ‘Master’ Planner — And Other City Hall Takeaways
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Council Speaker Corey Johnson has a problem with free parking — and other highlights from this week's hearing on the Speaker's landmark "master plan" bill for street safety.
Public to DOT: Give Us Safety On Northern Boulevard
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Opponents and supporters of prior street safety battles agree that the "New Boulevard of Death" must be fixed.
Scooters Aren’t a Public Safety Hazard. Dangerous Streets Designed Only for Cars Are.
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A driver struck Jenasia Summers from behind as she rode a scooter in downtown Cleveland, taking her life. If the city had followed its own complete streets policy, she would likely still be alive.
North Carolina DOT Needs a Culture Change to Translate Complete Streets Policy Into Action
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Changing the entrenched practices of transportation agencies is easier said than done.