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pedestrian safety

Aug
08
The Most Dangerous Spots in Brooklyn for Cyclists and Pedestrians

The Most Dangerous Spots in Brooklyn for Cyclists and Pedestrians

After analyzing data across the five boroughs, Localize discovered the areas in which cyclists and pedestrians are at three times
2 min read
May
23
UPDATED: Pedestrian Hospitalized As Car Flees Hit And Run In Gowanus

UPDATED: Pedestrian Hospitalized As Car Flees Hit And Run In Gowanus

Tanya Kinne leaving Methodist Hospital on May 31 after nine days and three surgeries.Police are searching for a [green
1 min read
Apr
25
From Speedway To Residential Boulevard — Making Ocean Parkway Safer

From Speedway To Residential Boulevard — Making Ocean Parkway Safer

(Photo: Doug Kerr [:https://www.flickr.com/photos/dougtone/4331582100/"] / Flickr)Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last week that work
2 min read
Apr
12

DOT Revives Plans For Pedestrian Plaza In Sheepshead Bay

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has revived a plan [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/2015-06-15-sheepshead-bay-cb15.pdf] to
2 min read
Mar
11
Child Hit By Turning Car On Fourth Avenue; Driver Issued A Summons

Child Hit By Turning Car On Fourth Avenue; Driver Issued A Summons

Photo by Alvimann [ http://mrg.bz/VErTdX].A little girl in a stroller was struck by a car near 51st
1 min read
Feb
17
Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Photo via via Google Maps [https://www.google.com/maps/@40.6848153,-73.9781373,3a,75y,173.58h,82.91t/
2 min read
Feb
16
Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Local Politicians Remind DOT: Safety And Design Must Co-Exist At Times Plaza

Image via Google Maps.Local street safety advocates and politicians are not wasting any time in keeping up the pressure
2 min read
Feb
15
CM Cumbo Withdraws Support For Bill That Would Exempt MTA Bus Drivers From ‘Right Of Way’ Laws

CM Cumbo Withdraws Support For Bill That Would Exempt MTA Bus Drivers From ‘Right Of Way’ Laws

Photo by Fort Greene Focus.The debate around traffic, pedestrian, and street safety is a constant in Brooklyn, with changes
2 min read
Feb
02
Times Plaza Redesign Plan Leaves Many Residents With Unanswered Questions About Safety

Times Plaza Redesign Plan Leaves Many Residents With Unanswered Questions About Safety

Image via NYCDOTThe NYC Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/about/current-projects.shtml#plaza-program] (DOT) revealed
4 min read
Feb
01
Times Plaza Redesign Plan Leaves Many Residents With Unanswered Questions About Safety

Times Plaza Redesign Plan Leaves Many Residents With Unanswered Questions About Safety

Image via NYCDOTThe city Department of Transportation [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/about/current-projects.shtml#plaza-program] (DOT) revealed
4 min read