Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Pedestrian Infrastructure

Why Don’t Drivers Stop at Crosswalks? Because They’re Driving Too Fast

By Kea Wilson | Jan 16, 2023 | No Comments

Many motorists yield to pedestrians in crosswalks — but not when they're driving at deadly speeds, according to a new study that shows the need to slow down car drivers with broader road design changes, and not just more signs and paint.

The shared path over the Triborough Bridge for cyclists and pedestrians will eventually actually be useful for cyclists and pedestrians. Photo: Steve Scofield

MTA’s Bike-Ped Access Study Promises Path on Triborough Bridge (And Maybe The Verrazzano)

By Dave Colon | Jan 11, 2023 | No Comments

The MTA's long-awaited Bike and Pedestrian Access study that will be released on Wednesday morning is promising that the agency is going to rework the Triborough Bridge's pedestrian path to make way for cyclists. And there's hope for the Verrazzano, too.

Attendees at a visioning session said they want better biking to Citi Field. Photo: Dave Colon

Fans to Mets Owner: We Don’t Want to Drive to Citi Field

By Dave Colon | Jan 9, 2023 | No Comments

New Yorkers who showed up at a "visioning session" on Saturday to discuss the future of the parking lots surrounding Citi Field put cars low on their power rankings.

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Steal This Idea: Cincinnati Hires In-House Crew To Build Pedestrian Infrastructure

By Kea Wilson | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

In what could be a model for cities across America, Cincinnati is creating an in-house team to build safer streets for people who walk and roll, and vaulting over one of the most common roadblocks to saving vulnerable road users lives.

Imagine if you will, this faded crosswalk that cars stop in in front of Grand Army Plaza was turned into a pedestrian plaza. Photo: Dave Colon

Survey Says: Make Grand Army Plaza a Great Army Plaza

By Dave Colon | Dec 30, 2022 | No Comments

Brooklynites want a bold plan for Grand Army Plaza so that the massive traffic circle, tribute to Union soldiers and desolate gateway to Prospect Park can once again work as a public space.

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Federal Funding Bill Contains $45M for New Active Transportation Program

By Kea Wilson | Dec 23, 2022 | No Comments

That great news was soured slightly, though, by the very small dollar figure attached to it.

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