Traffic Enforcement
Monday’s Headlines: Violation Calculation Edition
Let's talk a little about NYPD enforcement of moving violations, plus other news (yet, understandably, not a word about our Mets).
Council Bill Could Chill Citizen Reporting That Dramatically Boosted Idling Enforcement
Sweeping proposed changes to city's citizen commercial idling enforcement program will "chill" public participation, opponents warn.
DOT Seeks New Camera Enforcement Contract to Better Catch Obscured License Plates
The city's current contractor has let hundreds of thousands of reckless drivers off the hook.
Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech
Protests against Israel's assault on Gaza may shift from college campuses to roads — and most Americans like their cars more than free speech.
Hot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets
Drivers seeking to escape the NYPD — and the agency's massive increase in its pursuit of said drivers — continue to surge.
Data: NYPD Enforcement, Now in Decline, Was Once a Key to Vision Zero Success
And the decrease in effectiveness of Vision Zero due to the NYPD fell hardest on low income people of color, a new report shows.
Monday’s Headlines: Placard Privilege Edition
Absolute placard corrupts absolutely — but this upstate DA takes the cake. Plus other news.
Op-Ed: Police Placard Corruption Report Was Weak, Disappointing … and Completely Expected
The Department of Investigations clearly had ample evidence of crimes and serious violations, yet its report lets everyone off the hook.
How Feds Can Help End Racially Biased Policing on the Roads
Policing is often seen as a state or local issue — but US DOT could play a huge role in encouraging better practices, a new report argues.
Long-Awaited Placard Report Reveals Widespread Abuse by NYPD
The overdue report confirms years of Streetsblog reporting on placard abuse, illegal parking and enforcement failures by the police under two mayors.
