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traffic safety

A collection of 32 issues

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 — Mornings at the intersection of 14th and Benson Avenues are hectic and dangerous for students attending PS229 in Dyker Heights. In the morning, during drop-off, city buses and school buses

“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, Councilmember Brad Lander announced new legislation aimed at keeping dangerous drivers off the road—especially those who have racked up multiple violations within a year. The legislation comes after the

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 on e-bikes [https://www.facebook.com/NYCMayor/videos/10155618175616166/?q=de%20blasio%20e%20bikes&opensearch=1] , his main concern was their danger to pedestrians. Some of his points were

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. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)In light of the recent traffic fatalities in southern Brooklyn [/second-fatal-collision-sheepshead-bay-week-marking-third-death-dangerous-intersection/] , we met with Captain Hagestad at the 61st Precinct to discuss how cops are

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 has finally responded to local pressure and, in a letter to a Brooklyn School of Inquiry parent, Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray confirmed that they will install a Leading Pedestrian

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/ Facebook)History is repeating itself in Gerritsen Beach as far as traffic safety goes. Last week we reported [/teen-death-bike-accident-brings-call-gerritsen-avenue-traffic-lights/] that a petition was started to install more traffic lights on

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 [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208751487841784&set=pcb.10154407208674038&type=3&theater] / Facebook)Neighbors are demanding the city improve traffic safety on Gerritsen Beach’s

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 a major intersection can feel like taking one’s life in one’s hands. Last week, City Council Member Brad Lander announced a number of measures that are supposed to

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 serious injuries, the New York Post reports [http://nypost.com/2016/05/22/nobody-got-seriously-injured-in-this-massive-brooklyn-car-crash/] : > Three drivers, all men who were luckily carrying no passengers, managed to extricate themselves from

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, neighbors, elected officials, and representatives from the City’s Department of Transportation will gather to celebrate the new traffic signal at the corner of Caton Avenue and East 8th Street.