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SUV Fatally Strikes Cyclist, Crashes Into Parked Vehicle on NYC Street

A cyclist was tragically killed in a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn, prompting calls for improved street safety measures in NYC.

Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes 'Their' Parking - Streetsblog New York City

A new bill may hinder street safety improvements by increasing notice requirements for repurposing car storage spaces.

SUV Fatally Strikes Cyclist, Crashes Into Parked Vehicle on NYC Street

A cyclist was tragically killed in a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn, prompting calls for improved street safety measures in NYC.

Council Members Want To Be Notified When City Repurposes 'Their' Parking - Streetsblog New York City

A new bill may hinder street safety improvements by increasing notice requirements for repurposing car storage spaces.
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The Lewis-Martin Probe and McGuinness Blvd.: What We Know - Streetsblog New York City

Ingrid Lewis-Martin's downfall relates to a broader corruption investigation tied to street safety issues and interactions with powerful interests in City Hall.
#vision-zero

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.

Five Ways New NYPD Boss Jessica Tisch Can Fix Our Dangerous Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Jessica Tisch's appointment signals potential reforms in the NYPD focused on street safety compliance and accountability.

Guest Post: Where do Mayoral Candidates Stand on Safe Streets? - Streetsblog San Francisco

The election of a supportive mayor is crucial for enhancing San Francisco's street safety initiatives amidst rising pedestrian fatalities.

Opinion: We Need More Consequences for Reckless Driving. But That Doesn't Mean More Punishment - Streetsblog USA

The need for advocating non-carceral strategies emphasizes the importance of meaningful consequences rather than reducing accountability for reckless driving.

Commentary: Poor Leadership is the Through Line of the West Portal/Vision Zero Stories - Streetsblog San Francisco

Media in San Francisco raise alarms on street safety post-West Portal crash.
SFMTA's leadership failure highlighted through examples of lack of action on street safety.

Pedestrian and cyclist safeness project comes to Folsom Street

Vision Zero safety improvements reduce parking spaces at 21st and Folsom intersection.

Make No Mistake: The 2024 Pedestrian Death Crisis is Due to Driving - Streetsblog New York City

The rise in pedestrian fatalities in 2024 is primarily linked to an increase in driving.
Targeted enforcement and respect for road rules are crucial for improving street safety.

Five Ways New NYPD Boss Jessica Tisch Can Fix Our Dangerous Streets - Streetsblog New York City

Jessica Tisch's appointment signals potential reforms in the NYPD focused on street safety compliance and accountability.

Guest Post: Where do Mayoral Candidates Stand on Safe Streets? - Streetsblog San Francisco

The election of a supportive mayor is crucial for enhancing San Francisco's street safety initiatives amidst rising pedestrian fatalities.

Opinion: We Need More Consequences for Reckless Driving. But That Doesn't Mean More Punishment - Streetsblog USA

The need for advocating non-carceral strategies emphasizes the importance of meaningful consequences rather than reducing accountability for reckless driving.

Commentary: Poor Leadership is the Through Line of the West Portal/Vision Zero Stories - Streetsblog San Francisco

Media in San Francisco raise alarms on street safety post-West Portal crash.
SFMTA's leadership failure highlighted through examples of lack of action on street safety.

Pedestrian and cyclist safeness project comes to Folsom Street

Vision Zero safety improvements reduce parking spaces at 21st and Folsom intersection.
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#e-bikes

City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

New York City is addressing street safety concerns by proposing new regulations and infrastructure improvements for the growing use of e-bikes and mopeds.

Hoboken Pol: E-Bike Registration Not Working

Hoboken's e-bike registration program fails to improve safety; education and infrastructure are crucial for effective regulation of delivery workers.

City Comptroller Proposes New Regulations for NYC E-Bikes, Mopeds

New York City is addressing street safety concerns by proposing new regulations and infrastructure improvements for the growing use of e-bikes and mopeds.

Hoboken Pol: E-Bike Registration Not Working

Hoboken's e-bike registration program fails to improve safety; education and infrastructure are crucial for effective regulation of delivery workers.
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#bike-lanes

Cyclists take to the streets of Greenpoint to protest reduced McGuinness Boulevard redesign * Brooklyn Paper

Residents of Greenpoint protested the city's reduced bike lane plans for McGuinness Boulevard, feeling ignored by Mayor Adams and the Department of Transportation.

SUV driver strikes & kills e-bike rider on Fourth Ave. in Sunset Park

Calls for improved street safety and bike lanes in Sunset Park.

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.

Cyclists take to the streets of Greenpoint to protest reduced McGuinness Boulevard redesign * Brooklyn Paper

Residents of Greenpoint protested the city's reduced bike lane plans for McGuinness Boulevard, feeling ignored by Mayor Adams and the Department of Transportation.

SUV driver strikes & kills e-bike rider on Fourth Ave. in Sunset Park

Calls for improved street safety and bike lanes in Sunset Park.

Sally Meadows seeks safer streets, even if it reduces rural feeling in Los Altos

Sally Meadows prioritizes street safety in Los Altos, even at the expense of the city's rural aesthetic.
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Friday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston - Streetsblog USA

Electric bikes and protected lanes significantly improve commuting for individuals with disabilities.

Transit and Safe Streets Advocates Provide Election Guidance - Streetsblog San Francisco

Local advocacy groups have created guides to help voters in the Bay Area make informed decisions on transport-related measures and candidates.

Those Anti-Sex Work' Barriers Are Now Coming to Shotwell Street

SFMTA is placing street barriers on Shotwell Street to address the surge in street-level sex work that moved from Capp Street.
Local residents report safety concerns and disturbances since sex work moved to Shotwell Street after barriers were erected on Capp Street.

San Francisco Bans Overnight Parking for RVs on Most City Streets | KQED

San Francisco is cracking down on oversized vehicles parking overnight, aiming to address public safety and homelessness issues.

Deep Dive: St. Louis Launches $300M Sea Change for Sustainable Transportation - Streetsblog USA

St. Louis is investing $300 million in sustainable transportation, signaling a pivotal shift towards street safety and addressing traffic violence.
#new-york-city

City Will Pay Businesses To Reduce Truck Deliveries During The Day

New York City DOT is reimbursing businesses to shift truck deliveries to evening hours to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.

Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?

Paris's street design, especially mid-block crosswalks, prioritizes pedestrian safety more effectively than New York's corner-oriented intersections.

City Will Pay Businesses To Reduce Truck Deliveries During The Day

New York City DOT is reimbursing businesses to shift truck deliveries to evening hours to reduce traffic congestion and emissions.

Parisians Are Choosing Bikes Over Cars. Will New Yorkers Do That, Too?

Paris's street design, especially mid-block crosswalks, prioritizes pedestrian safety more effectively than New York's corner-oriented intersections.
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Exclusive | Mumbling menace busted in random attack on NYC grandma - part of daylight rampage with 2 other victims: cops

A 23-year-old man was arrested for violently attacking a 66-year-old woman, linked to previous assaults on two other women, highlighting street safety concerns.
#brooklyn

83-year-old woman killed by dump truck driver in Boerum Hill * Brooklyn Paper

The tragic incident of an 83-year-old woman being struck and killed by a dump truck driver in Brooklyn highlights the importance of street safety measures.

DOT makes final decision on redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

The final redesign of McGuinness Boulevard prioritizes traffic flow over street safety, leading to community dissatisfaction.

83-year-old woman killed by dump truck driver in Boerum Hill * Brooklyn Paper

The tragic incident of an 83-year-old woman being struck and killed by a dump truck driver in Brooklyn highlights the importance of street safety measures.

DOT makes final decision on redesign of McGuinness Boulevard

The final redesign of McGuinness Boulevard prioritizes traffic flow over street safety, leading to community dissatisfaction.
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The Battle for The Streets of New York

Congestion pricing plan in New York City aims to address street congestions and improve safety and public transportation.

Longtime Bob's Donuts baker critically hurt in SF hit-and-run, police say: Here's how you can help

The critical condition of a Bob's Donut's baker after a hit-and-run incident highlights street safety concerns in San Francisco.

SF residents install lane barrier without city approval 2 years after teacher killed

Residents installed own lane barrier for safety reasons on Franklin Street near Sherman Elementary.
Residents are taking action to demand changes for street safety due to delays from city officials.

Oakland leaders vow to stop pedestrian deaths after woman hit by 2 cars while crossing street

Dozens gather to remember a woman killed in a car accident in Oakland
City officials in Oakland are determined to fix the problem of traffic-related deaths

Former Mayor de Blasio reflects on ten years of Vision Zero in New York City | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News

Vision Zero street safety plan implemented by Mayor de Blasio
Looking back on the program after ten years

Oakland Mayor Makes New Promise About Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

Oakland is moving forward with plans to build a protected bike lane around Lake Merritt after a child's death.
The city is taking a proactive approach to street safety, aiming to prevent tragedies instead of reacting to them.

Meet the District 9 candidates: Name an issue affecting Portola

Bernal Heights residents seek solutions for homelessness, open space protection, affordable housing, and street safety
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