Vision Zero
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Northern Boulevard Changes Are Needed Now, Says CM Jimmy Van Bramer (And No Other Pols)
Activists offer many possible solutions, begging the city to act boldly.
September 10, 2018
Vision Zero Network Hires Big Gun To Focus on Slowing Drivers Down Already
The Vision Zero Network wants to turn speeding into a campaign much as Mothers Against Drunk Driving got success with its activism.
August 21, 2018
Vision Zero or Zero Vision? Here It Is, the Craziest Blocked Bike Lane Picture — Ever [Updated]
Some DOT employee is going to get a stern talking to when Polly Trottenberg clicks on this story.
August 9, 2018
NYC Motorists Injured 971 People Walking and Biking in April, and Killed 10
City Hall reported 37 people killed by motorists while walking or biking through April, and 4,346 injured, compared to 39 deaths and 4,545 injuries in the first four months of 2017.
May 24, 2018
It’s Spring! Time for NYPD to Punish People for Riding Bikes
The number of fatalities caused by New York City cyclists is practically zero. Yet every spring, cops camp out near bike lanes and poorly designed intersections to tag people for rolling through red lights and wearing earbuds.
May 22, 2018
NYC Motorists Injured 1,117 People Walking and Biking in March, and Killed 10
City Hall reported 28 people killed while walking or biking through March, and 3,363 injured, compared to 31 deaths and 3,499 injuries in the first three months of 2017.
April 23, 2018
NYC Motorists Injured 1,065 Pedestrians and Cyclists in February, and Killed 10
City Hall reported 18 people killed by motorists while walking or biking through February, and 2,237 injured, compared to 19 deaths and 2,318 injuries in the first two months of 2017.
March 27, 2018
Streetfilms: Kids Lead the March for Safe Streets
We can reshape our streets and our laws to protect children's lives. As you can see in the video, New Yorkers are ready for bold action to prioritize people over cars.
March 13, 2018
NYC Motorists Injured 1,166 Pedestrians and Cyclists in January, and Killed Eight
Eleven people died in New York City traffic in January, and 4,330 were injured, according to City Hall. Pedestrian and cyclist injuries and deaths declined compared to January 2017.
March 12, 2018
Stop Killing Kids: March for Safer NYC Streets on Monday
City motorists have killed no fewer than 24 children age 14 and under since the 2014 launch of the Vision Zero traffic safety program. On Monday, you can demand more from the city.
March 9, 2018