"In that small 30-block zone last year, there were 486 reported crashes, injuring 76 cyclists, 108 pedestrians (one fatally) and 67 motorists, according to city stats. That's more than a crash every day, injuring more than 250 people."
"Since 2020, 1,315 people - the majority of them pedestrians and cyclists - have been injured in 2,716 reported crashes. Seven pedestrians have been killed."
"Car drivers don't just kill innocent people. They choke us with their exhaust pollution. They chip away at our sanity with honking and revving."
The killing of actor Wenne Alton Davis highlights the dangers of motor vehicles in New York City's Theater District. This area has the highest public transit access, making car travel unnecessary. Despite only 15 percent of theater-goers arriving by personal car, the district experiences a high number of crashes, with 486 reported incidents last year alone. Injuries to pedestrians and cyclists are common, and pollution from cars further harms the environment. A ban on private vehicles is proposed to enhance safety and improve the quality of life in the area.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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