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Feb 2020

New NYPD Unit Will Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Yield — But Nearly Half of Those Tickets Are Still Tossed Out

In his State of the City speech, Mayor de Blasio announced a new NYPD Vision Zero Unit to crack down on dangerous driving behavior, like failure to yield. But data…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5Comments

16

Dec 2019

In Depth Investigations

What’s Behind NYC’s Mounting Cyclist Death Toll?

Cycling advocates see promise in recent city initiatives but say they’d like to see the administration take more aggressive action overall when it comes to transforming New York’s streets.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

16

Sep 2019

Opinion

Opinion: 14 Reasons Why Citi Bike in Bushwick is a Bad Idea

‘The next time you’re driving or otherwise find yourself on Bushwick Avenue or Broadway ask yourself, Do I feel safe? Are the streets safe for children and older adults? Would…

ByRobert Camacho

ByCelestina Leon 7Comments

06

Aug 2019

Uncategorized

Pedestrian Injuries Rise in Bushwick, Where Safety Features are Few

An upcoming rezoning has some worried that more residents will clog up the roads in cars and bikes, contributing to more crashes and pedestrian deaths.

ByRachel Rippetoe 0Comments

10

Jul 2019

Uncategorized

Photo & Video: Bike Advocates Stage ‘Die-In’ Protest

Activists say 15 cyclists have been killed on the city’s streets so far this year, including three fatalities that took place in one week.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

12

Jun 2019

Government Investigations

Can the City Change Course on How a Key ‘Vision Zero’ Law is Enforced?

Forcing cops to attend hearings? Letting victims be part of the process? Reforming the law itself? We asked experts and advocates to weigh in on how to fix flaws in…

ByRobert Pena 1Comment

12

Jun 2019

Government Investigations

‘Vision Zero’ Failing to Stick? Many Drivers Escape Penalties for ‘Failing to Yield’

A majority of summonses issued under the city’s ‘failure to yield’ law end up getting dismissed after hearings, a City Limits investigation found, and victims rarely learn the outcome of…

ByRobert Pena 1Comment

06

Jun 2019

Government Podcasts

Max & Murphy: A Hard Look at Vision Zero

The reduction of traffic deaths in New York City under his Vision Zero program is one of Mayor de Blasio’s talking points as he runs for president. But while deaths…

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

15

Mar 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Let’s Blanket the City With Life-Saving Speed Cameras

‘A city that prioritizes the lives of a majority of its people over the demands and convenience of automobile drivers would not hesitate to saturate every city street, avenue and…

ByCody Lyon 6Comments

21

Feb 2019

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Free Parking:
Is it the Secret Ingredient
in NYC’s Traffic Problem?

In a city with crowded streets, a rising population and soaring land prices, most New York City parking is free. Experts say that contributes to a shortage of spaces that…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 19Comments

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