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Brad Aaron began writing for Streetsblog in 2007, after years as a reporter, editor, and publisher in the alternative weekly business. Brad adopted New York&#8217;s dysfunctional traffic justice system as his primary beat for Streetsblog. He lives in Manhattan.

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Why Does 8th Avenue Have 6 Lanes for Cars While People Are Crammed in the Margins?

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The Penn Station Pedestrian Crush Is as Chaotic and Dangerous as Ever

David was Streetsblog&#8217;s do-it-all New York City beat reporter from 2015 to 2019. He returned as deputy editor in 2023 after a three-year stint at the New York Post.

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Streetfilms: Jackson Heights Remembers Giovanni Ampuero and Calls for a Safer Northern Boulevard

Ben Fried started as a Streetsblog reporter in 2008 and led the site as editor-in-chief from 2010 to 2018. He lives in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, with his wife.

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Clarence Eckerson Jr. is the Director of Video Production for NYCSR&#8217;s StreetFilms and producer of bikeTV. He loves the color purple, chocolate chip cookies, and enjoys walking, biking, and taking transit. He has never owned a driver&#8217;s license.

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Streetfilms: Hop on the L Train Bike Train

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Hoboken: Where Safe Intersections Matter More Than a Few Parking Spots

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Streetfilms Shortie: Giving People on Bikes the Same Head Start as Pedestrians

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Streetfilms: Kids Lead the March for Safe Streets

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Streetfilms: After Another Tragedy, Park Slope Residents Demand Safe Streets