Pedestrian safety
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Traffic Engineers Still Rely on a Flawed 1970s Study to Reject Crosswalks
When St. Louis decided not to maintain colorful new crosswalks that residents had painted, the city's pedestrian coordinator cited federal guidance. A 2011 FHWA memo warns that colorful designs could "create a false sense of security" for pedestrians and motorists.
February 12, 2016
Total L.I.C. Street Rebuild to Include Safety Overhauls for Key Intersections
The streets of Long Island City are getting a total rebuild, and as part of the project four major intersections along Jackson Avenue and Vernon Boulevard will get redesigned for greater safety.
February 1, 2016
DOT’s Astoria Park Safety Plan Calls for 3 Protected Bike Lanes
Last June, a hit-and-run driver killed 21-year-old Betty DiBiaso at the intersection of 19th Street and Ditmars Boulevard, next to Astoria Park. The loss of DiBiaso prompted a neighborhood-wide discussion about the need to improve street safety around one of Queens’ most visited parks, and on Tuesday night DOT showed Queens Community Board 2 its proposals for the area [PDF].
January 21, 2016
The Phantom Pedestrian Menace
In case you missed it, here's the blog post by TWU 100 spokesperson Pete Donohue that set off a local Twitterstorm yesterday, in its entirety:
January 12, 2016
Empire Blvd Safety Fixes Run Up Against Parking and Gentrification Politics
A federally-funded redesign and reconstruction of two dangerous Empire Boulevard intersections is in jeopardy, running up against a combination of parking politics and gentrification fears.
December 18, 2015
Lentol: Safety Improvements Coming to Meeker Avenue in 2016
DOT will present safety improvements next month for Meeker Avenue by the BQE in Williamsburg, according to Assembly Member Joe Lentol. The department told Lentol's office it would bring a proposal to Brooklyn Community Board 1 on January 12.
December 16, 2015
DOT Weakened Riverside Drive Plan to Appease Manhattan CB 9 [Updated]
DOT watered down and delayed an already half-hearted plan to make Riverside Drive safer for walking in deference to opposition from Manhattan Community Board 9.
December 9, 2015
To Make NYC Streets Safer, Focus on the Cause of 98 Percent of Harm
On Wednesday, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer spoke in support of legislation that would create a "bicycle safety task force." The language of the bill, introduced by Council Member Rosie Mendez at Brewer's request, says the task force would make recommendations for improving bike infrastructure. But in testimony to the council transportation committee, Brewer suggested the panel would also provide a venue for people to gripe about cyclists.
December 3, 2015
Video Shows Driver Hitting Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk. Does NYPD Care?
A driver hit a pedestrian who was crossing with the right of way in Brooklyn on Saturday, but it’s unclear if NYPD filed charges or is pursuing an investigation.
November 19, 2015
Rodriguez Backs Bill to Strengthen Legal Protections for People in Crosswalks
Momentum is building in the City Council for a bill to strengthen pedestrians' right-of-way. Introduced by Public Advocate Tish James last week, Intro 997 picked up the support of Transportation Committee chair Ydanis Rodriguez today.
November 18, 2015