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A Third of States Won’t Even Try To Reduce Road Deaths
Too many states don't even set a target of reducing road deaths — because the feds don't care.
January 24, 2020
STREETSBLOG GETS ACTION (Well, Not Really): City Bans Teacher Parking on Play Street (But Then Does Nothing)
Lesson one, students: Lie to the media.
January 17, 2020
Bike Group to Feds: Helmet Laws are Bad
The Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals has come out against mandatory helmet laws in a letter this week to the NTSB. We publish it in full.
January 17, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: Live from the Bronx Edition
Before our old man editor heads up to the eastern end of Pelham Parkway (yes, it's a long ride!) for an appearance on BronxTalk, here's the news from a slow news day.
January 15, 2020
Manhattan Pol Wants Trucks To Be Equipped With-Life Saving Sensors
After a closed-door meeting, Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez demands changes.
January 15, 2020
Buttigieg’s Transportation Plan: Vision Zero Goes National
There's lots of good news in Mayor Pete's plan — but also some bad.
January 11, 2020
NYPD: Two People Killed By Truck Drivers Within Hours of Each Other on Tuesday
Two people were killed in as many hours by the drivers of massive trucks on Tuesday morning — one a 10-year-old boy and the other an elderly woman, a pattern of carnage that picks up where last year left off.
January 7, 2020
In Memoriam 2019: The Lives We Lost (And The Drivers Who Weren’t Charged)
The primary cause of death on New York City roadways remains reckless drivers. Yet more than half have not been charged. Here's our annual tribute to the dead — and our annual call for action.
January 6, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines: No News Today — It’s 2020!
We'll be back on Thursday with news, views and plenty of leather for our shoes.
January 1, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: Last Chance to Donate Edition
It's the last push of our December donation drive. Plus all the weekend's news.
December 30, 2019
