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 …
In New York City cycling deaths have been on the rise. The City has slowly been taking steps to make the streets safer for bicyclists, but progress has been slow, and the death toll …
In July of 2019, Mayor Bill DiBlasio declared a transportation emergency in the city of New York. This declaration came after the deaths of 18 cyclists during the first half of 2019. At the current …
New York City has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes throughout the five boroughs. These lanes are intended to keep cyclists safe, out of the way of cars, and off of sidewalks. A recent comprehensive …
Bicycle accidents are a common occurrence in New York City. In 2017 alone, citywide, there were 4,805 bicyclists injured in an accident. Bicyclists don’t have the same protection and safety features that a driver or …
Despite increased efforts by U.S. cities to make the streets more bicycle and pedestrian friendly, there is a disturbing trend of an increase in fatalities and injuries for bicyclists and pedestrians. The number of pedestrian …
Bicyclists present inconspicuous profiles in traffic and are more prone to very serious injuries if they are involved in an accident with a car or other vehicle. Bicyclists don’t have the body of a car …