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DOT: Traffic Fatalities Fell 26 Percent During “Dusk and Darkness” Campaign
In the four months after DOT and the NYPD launched the "dusk and darkness" traffic enforcement and education campaign, traffic fatalities dropped 26 percent compared to the previous year, the agencies announced this morning.
March 9, 2017
Eyes on the Street: New Pedestrian Islands on Northern Boulevard
The dangerous five-legged intersection of Northern Boulevard, 34th Avenue, and 48th Street has a new pedestrian island, sidewalk extension, and crosswalks. Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg joined Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer on Friday to unveil the improvements.
March 6, 2017
Earl Blumenauer Introduces Vision Zero Bill in House
U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer has introduced legislation in the House that would help cities establish Vision Zero policies aimed at eliminating traffic deaths, reports Jonathan Maus at Bike Portland. “Something has to change," Blumenauer said. "We have to do better and finally treat this public health crisis."
March 2, 2017
Taking Stock of Vision Zero Three Years In
The de Blasio administration has reduced fatalities every year -- the first time in more than a decade the city has had a streak of three years with declining traffic deaths. But the pace of improvement leveled off in 2016, highlighting how much work remains to reach the Vision Zero target.
February 23, 2017
On-Duty Police Involved in Nearly 4,000 Traffic Collisions Per Year
To reduce collisions involving city fleet vehicles, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services began collecting and sharing data on such crashes in 2014. NYPD was the only agency not to comply, but in response to a FOIL request from Streetsblog, the department recently shared basic numbers on crashes involving department personnel.
February 23, 2017
NYC Will Take Another Shot at Expanding Speed Cameras This Year
According to a poll from Transportation Alternatives, public support for Vision Zero is high. Will that translate to effective street safety policy at City Hall and Albany?
January 26, 2017
Here’s How de Blasio Will Spend $400 Million on Street Safety Improvements
The bulk of the funds, $317 million over six years, will go toward capital projects that involve full street reconstructions. Those investments are durable and high-stakes -- it's extremely important to get the design right before casting it in concrete.
January 25, 2017
De Blasio’s Proposed Budget Increases Funding for Street Redesigns
Mayor de Blasio’s proposed budget includes an additional $400 million for street projects to be spread over six years. We're still sorting through the details, but the changes appear to be substantial.
January 24, 2017
Motorist Kills 65-Year-Old Man on Main Street in Flushing
The victim was at least the fifth person killed while walking or biking this year on a street the city knows to be especially dangerous.
January 17, 2017
After Drivers Killed 9 People in 10 Days, NYPD Was Out Ticketing Cyclists
NYPD precincts keep targeting cyclists in the name of Vision Zero. After drivers killed nine people in the first 10 days of 2017, reports came in of police taking action -- by handing out tickets to people on bikes.
January 13, 2017
