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Op-Ed: Let’s Make Roadways Safer by Ending Giveaways to Trucking Companies
New York City won’t truly be safe for both pedestrians and cyclists until we abolish the outdated Stipulated Fine Program, a Queens lawmaker argues in a powerful op-ed.
August 2, 2019
Tears for Em Samolewicz, Jeers for the Slow Pace of Road Safety Improvements
Samolewicz was the 18th cyclist killed so far this year — up from 10 all of last year.
July 31, 2019
VIGIL OF OUTRAGE: Mourners for Slain Cyclist Shout Down Truckers
Mourners at Wednesday's vigil for the 28-year-old cyclist who was killed by a cement truck driver on a residential street on Monday vented their anger at truck drivers flying by — and demanded cops issue summonses.
July 3, 2019
Reform of Rogue Sanitation Companies Will Save Lives — And the Planet
A new report to be issued today by the Transform Don’t Trash NYC coalition bolsters Brooklyn Council Member Antonio Reynoso's call to create exclusive zones where only a single trash company could operate and put an end to the current free-for-all of up to 50 private carters picking up trash in each neighborhood.
June 25, 2019
Private Sanitation Driver Fatally Backs Into Motorcycle Rider in Queens
The driver of the Boro Wide Recycling garbage truck was improperly backing up onto 157th Street from the westbound lane of Liberty Avenue when it struck the motorcycle — yet no tickets were issued and no arrests were made.
May 21, 2019
Cyclist Killed By Truck Driver in Injury-Heavy Area of Brooklyn
The cyclist was run down on Broadway near Rodney Street.
March 1, 2019
City ‘Safety’ Forum for Rogue Private Carters Was a Total Joke
The "dog and pony shows" continue.
October 22, 2018
De Blasio Can Still Stop State DOT From Building Highway Ramps By the Bronx River
So far, City Hall has watched passively as New York State DOT plows forward with a plan to cut off Hunts Point from the Bronx River with new Bruckner ramps. But the mayor still has leverage at his disposal, if he cares enough to use it.
September 27, 2018
City Loading Zone Plan Will Help Ease Traffic On Austin Street In Queens — But Local Pols Still Oppose It
Loading zones reduce congestion and improve safety in commercial areas. Why do politicians instinctively support on-street car storage instead?
August 27, 2018
Business Integrity Commission Revokes Sanitation Salvage’s License to Operate on NYC Streets
Send this rogue carting company to the scrap heap: The city has finally revoked trash hauler Sanitation Salvage's permit.
August 24, 2018
