Vision Zero
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WHAT NEXT?: Four Things Mayor Adams Must Do to Save Vision Zero
"Zero" remains a long way off. Streetsblog asked the experts what New York City and Mayor Adams must do to get there.
February 15, 2024
Vision Zero: Ten Years of Mixed, Inequitable Results, Report Shows
As Vision Zero celebrates its 10th anniversary this month, one word stands out about all when analyzing its success: Meh.
February 6, 2024
NYPD Hands Out ‘Vision Zero’ Awards After 257 People Were Killed and 40,000 Injured Last Year
Police brass on Friday said that 70 of its 77 precincts — or 91 percent — failed to achieve Vision Zero in 2023, yet the agency handed out awards anyway.
January 26, 2024
… And the Biggest Failures and Disappointments of 2023
Let's be real, 2023 was not a good year for livable streets.
December 28, 2023
Safety Last: Feds Rely Too Much on States’ Vision to Get to ‘Zero’
State DOTs play a central role in the safety and sustainability of transportation systems because states set policies. Here are two that do it poorly and two that do it well.
December 28, 2023
Queens Blvd. Gets Beaucoup Biden Bucks
One of the city's biggest projects is now also one of the Biden Administration's biggest.
December 14, 2023
Anti-Vision Zero Town Hall Postponed After Pols Bail Following Little Boy’s Death
Opponents of Vision Zero decided against criticizing the city's signature road safety initiative on Thursday night — and all it took was the killing of a little boy.
October 27, 2023
A Day in the Life of a NYC Deliverista
A delivery worker gives a rare insight into the long list of challenges and dangers, from exploitative app companies to the constant threat of traffic crashes.
October 5, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Unjustified Victory Lap Edition
Cyclist deaths are surging, but Mayor Adams is shining that turd. Plus other news.
August 16, 2023
Safe Streets Advocates: Incoming NYPD Transportation Chief Must Do Better
With Chief Kim Royster out the door, what do safe streets advocates want from her successor?
August 16, 2023