Pedestrians are all over New York City. People walk for exercise or to get where they need to go. While walking is good for your health, it can also result in tragic pedestrian accidents. When …
Pedestrians should feel safe when navigating the streets of New York City. However, negligent and reckless drivers make being a pedestrian dangerous. Collisions with pedestrians can happen in unexpected places and in unanticipated circumstances. Anytime …
As New York City takes the next steps to reopen the city’s economy, more people are expected to be on the streets. More pedestrians mean the potential for more accidents. Drivers may not be used …
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 December of 2019, as part of its Vision Zero initiative, New York City installed a number of shocking billboards in an effort to reduce pedestrian injuries. One of these billboards shows a car in …
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 the United States, a pedestrian dies on the street every 90 minutes. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association, 2018 is projected to have the most pedestrian deaths in decades. The death count …
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 …