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traffic safety

Jan
27
Seeing Red: School Blasts City for Ignoring Dangerous Traffic Conditions

Seeing Red: School Blasts City for Ignoring Dangerous Traffic Conditions

The back entrance of PS229 in Dyker Heights, on Bay 7 Street and Benson Avenue. Rachel Baron/Bklyner.DYKER HEIGHTS
6 min read
Jun
06
“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

“Reckless Driver Accountability Act” Aims to Keep Dangerous Drivers Off the Street

Councilmember Brad Lander announced new legislation for safe streets along with local (Via CM Lander’s Office)PARK SLOPE – Yesterday,
3 min read
Nov
09
Numbers Don’t Back Up Mayor’s Coming Crackdown Against E-Bikes

Numbers Don’t Back Up Mayor’s Coming Crackdown Against E-Bikes

A delivery e-bike chained to a bike rack (Paul Stremple/BKLYNER)Last month, when Mayor De Blasio announced a crackdown
2 min read
Feb
03
Here’s What Sheepshead Bay Cops Are Doing About The Uptick In Vehicle Fatalities

Here’s What Sheepshead Bay Cops Are Doing About The Uptick In Vehicle Fatalities

“The leading cause of pedestrian injuries are left turning vehicles” NYPD flashing sign on Ocean Parkway south of Avenue X.
3 min read
Oct
20

DOT Finally Agrees To Make Crossing Bay Parkway Safer For Pedestrians

Photo via Google Maps. Bay Parkway and Bay Ridge ParkwayAfter well over a year of waiting, the Department of Transportation
1 min read
Aug
02
Gerritsen Avenue: A History Of Contention

Gerritsen Avenue: A History Of Contention

Scene of the fatal accident last month that took the life of Sean Ryan on Gerritsen Avenue. (Photo: Mike Wright/
3 min read
Jul
19
Neighbors Call For More Traffic Signals In Gerritsen Following Deadly Crash

Neighbors Call For More Traffic Signals In Gerritsen Following Deadly Crash

Scene where 17-year-old Sean Ryan was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver in Gerritsen Beach. (Photo: Mike Wright
2 min read
May
23
Three Area Intersections Targeted As Part Of Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

Three Area Intersections Targeted As Part Of Pedestrian Safety Upgrades

The intersection of Church and McDonald Avenues. (Photo: Google Maps)Being a pedestrian in our area is no joke — crossing
3 min read
May
23
Unscathed Drivers Wriggle Out Of Incredible Multi-Car Pileup On 20th Avenue

Unscathed Drivers Wriggle Out Of Incredible Multi-Car Pileup On 20th Avenue

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanAn incredible three-car pile-up in on 20th Avenue and 60th Street Saturday night somehow resulted in no
1 min read
May
16
Wednesday Ribbon Cutting For New Traffic Light At Caton Avenue & East 8th Street

Wednesday Ribbon Cutting For New Traffic Light At Caton Avenue & East 8th Street

Car and truck traffic on Caton Avenue, between East 7th and 8th Streets. (Photo: Google Maps)After a lengthy effort,
1 min read