Matthew von Ohlen’s Alleged Killer Charged With Assault and Manslaughter
A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged yesterday for the death of Matthew von Ohlen, who was killed last summer as he rode his bike on Grand Street in Williamsburg by a motorist who left the scene.
November 16, 2016
DOT, NYPD Open to Bill Allowing Cyclists to Proceed on LPIs
The City Council transportation committee heard testimony today concerning a package of bike and pedestrian safety bills, including one that would allow cyclists to follow pedestrian signals instead of car signals.
November 15, 2016
Scores of New Yorkers Turn Out to Reimagine 14th Street
A capacity crowd of around 80 people gathered at a community center in Chelsea last night to brainstorm the future of 14th Street.
November 11, 2016
De Blasio: Street Safety Advocates Not “Looking at the Facts”
On Monday Mayor Bill de Blasio managed to dismiss very real concerns about Vision Zero progress and the work street safety advocates are doing to stem the bloodshed and grief caused by traffic violence, all in one sentence.
November 9, 2016
De Blasio Says He’s Fully Funding Vision Zero Priority Projects. He Isn’t.
On his weekly Brian Lehrer show appearance this morning, Mayor de Blasio said the city is fully funding Vision Zero street redesigns. The numbers tell a different story.
November 4, 2016