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ANALYSIS: Can New York Mandate Speed Governors on New Cars?
In the absence of federal standards, can New York legislate speed governors and limit the blind spots on SUVs? We'll find out.
August 30, 2022
Friday’s Headlines: We’re Congested (Again) Edition
We listened to the epic congestion-pricing hearing ... so you don't have to. Plus other news.
August 26, 2022
Can This Documentary Get Americans to Care About Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths?
A new documentary aims to tell the dramatic story of America's escalating pedestrian and cyclist death crisis — and hopefully, inspire non-advocates to get involved in the movement to end the epidemic.
August 25, 2022
Driver of Pennsylvania Car Riddled With Speeding Tickets Critically Injures Scooter Rider in Tribeca
A scooter rider was in critical condition on Wednesday after getting hit in Tribeca by the driver of a car. The vehicle, a black Jetta sedan with Pennsylvania plates, has racked up dozens of traffic violations, including nine school zone speeding tickets since 2019.
August 24, 2022
Three Common Types of Bike Laws That Are Overdue for an Overhaul
There is almost no evidence that cycling regulations are making U.S. streets safer, and more than enough evidence that they should be overhauled to prevent disproportionately harmful impacts against people of color, a new study finds.
August 24, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines: Don’t Forget To Vote! Edition
There's a primary election today. Get your butt to the polls! Plus other news.
August 23, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Asphalt Art!
How communities can use paint as an effective and relatively low-cost strategy to activate their streets.
August 12, 2022
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
Countless marginalized U.S. communities, though, are already being annoyed by car noise —and experts say that may not change even if every vehicle on the road were electrified overnight.
August 5, 2022
Two Pedestrians are Killed on an Inwood Sidewalk After Multi-Car Crash
Two pedestrians were killed early on Wednesday after two cars collided on a notoriously dangerous upper Manhattan street and one jumped the curb, police said.
August 3, 2022
SEE IT: Truck Driver Kills a Woman on a Bike on the Upper East Side
A truck driver struck and killed a Citi Bike rider on the Upper East Side on Tuesday, with the cops putting out a preliminary report that blamed the victim.
July 27, 2022
