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Eyes on the Street: Watch Drivers on 158th Street Run Reds With Impunity
Drivers going to and from the Henry Hudson Parkway at 158th Street pass a traffic signal at a crosswalk that cyclists and pedestrians use to access the Hudson River Greenway. The light flashes yellow until a crosswalk user requests a signal, at which point it turns red and drivers must stop at the crosswalk.
June 7, 2013
Pile-Up in Jackson Heights Precinct That Barely Enforces Speeding
Clarence came across the scene of a three-vehicle crash in Jackson Heights earlier this afternoon, at 35th Avenue and 81st Street, a.k.a. the "Scrabble" corner.
June 6, 2013
Jumaane Williams: Time to Tame the “East Flatbush Motorist Danger Zone”
City Council Member Jumaane Williams yesterday called on the city to take action to improve traffic safety in East Flatbush, where hundreds of people have been injured and killed by reckless drivers in less than two years.
May 16, 2013
There’s No Doubt: Traffic Enforcement Cameras Save Lives
Gawker dished out some richly-deserved ridicule to Tennessee State Senator Jon Lundberg yesterday, following reports that he is co-sponsoring legislation to outlaw the specific speeding camera that nabbed him doing 60 in a 45 zone last October. Lundberg denied that the incident had any impact on his decision to sponsor in the legislation, and contested the violation to boot.
May 16, 2013
Motorists Killed at Least Two Pedestrians in Marty Golden’s District in April
A pedestrian struck by a motorist on April 1 in Bay Ridge died from her injuries. The crash occurred on a section of Fourth Avenue where DOT plans to install a pedestrian fence, and in a precinct where NYPD writes a speeding ticket once every five days.
May 16, 2013
Refereeing the Raging Debate Over the “Specialness” of Cyclists
There’s a tussle going on right now about how cyclists should ride on city streets. Yesterday's Streetsblog Network post took a snapshot of this debate yesterday, excerpting the WashCycle’s response to a Sarah Goodyear piece in Atlantic Cities.
May 15, 2013
Taxi Driver Hits Cyclist in Chelsea, Two Arrested on Undisclosed Charges
Yesterday at about 3:30 p.m., a taxi driver struck a cyclist on Seventh Avenue in Chelsea between 16th and 17th Street. Police made two arrests at the scene, though at this time NYPD is not revealing what they were charged with.
May 8, 2013
Motorist Kills Senior in District of Speed Cam Foe Marty Golden [Updated]
Update: The Home Reporter reports that the elderly victim of this crash has died.
May 1, 2013
While PBA Obstructs Speed Cams, DC Police Union Shows Support
Although maintaining that cameras "are never going to be a replacement for officers," a prominent police union official told Streetsblog that he strongly supports automated enforcement. "People drive in this town with impunity," he said. "I'll take any help we can get at this point to try and reign in some of the problems."
April 18, 2013
How Many NYC Drivers Fail to Signal?
If you walk on New York City streets (or frankly anywhere in the U.S.), you're well aware of how much unlawful and dangerous driving happens on nearly every block: red light running, speeding, double-parking, you name it.
April 12, 2013