E-bike Battery Fire. Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular in the US automotive market in recent years. According to a recent report, America’s largest growing electric vehicle sector is not big-name auto manufacturers like …
Moped company Revel suspended service in August of 2020 in New York City after the death of three riders. The service has now reopened, and safety measures are being reviewed. The service began as a …
Bike riding is a popular childhood pastime, and as the fall approaches, more children are out on their bikes. However, it’s important to be aware that bicycling can be just as dangerous, or even more …
The city is beginning to reopen again after stay at home orders were put into place to protect the public from coronavirus. While people were sheltering in place in New York City, the number of …
In New York City, 2019 was the deadliest year for bicyclists since 2000. While bicycle accident rates have been down lately due to the lack of cyclists and cars on the road as a result …
In December, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its full report on bicyclist safety. It is the independent safety agency’s first such report in 47 years. In the report, the NTSB made some important …
In New York City, most students either walk or bike to school. School zones are designed to be safe areas for people passing through them, including pedestrians and bicyclists. However, NYPD data shows that some …
In the wake of a spike in bicyclist deaths, New York City is taking steps to improve the safety of the streets for bicyclists. One of these steps is to adjust the timing of green …
According to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more bicyclists and pedestrians were killed in 2018 than in any other year since 1990. While vehicle manufacturers install an increasing number …
In 2014, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a new program called Vision Zero. The purpose of the program was to completely eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2024. Five years later, some people …