Have you ever seen a white bike displayed along a New York City sidewalk and wondered what it was? A "ghost bike" is a memorial for a bicyclist who was killed by a motorist while riding. Unfortunately, one borough is notorious for its many ghost bikes. The Bronx has a...
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Pedestrian Accidents
Is New York facing a pedestrian accident crisis?
Living in a central metropolitan area comes with several concerns. Among the worries that pedestrians face is the potential for a catastrophic accident. With many cars and motorbikes traveling near people walking or jogging, the chances of an accident could be...
Consider safety when building a walking route
When pedestrians are involved in car accidents, their damages are significantly more severe than vehicle drivers or passengers. Every walking route in New York must be designed with optimal safety in mind. Proximity to busy roads and highways The first factor to...
New York is dangerous for pedestrians
Things are getting much more dangerous for pedestrians across the entire country, and New York City is no different. In fact, four of the five boroughs in the city are now among the most dangerous places in the country for pedestrians. The underlying factors causing...
Trends that endanger pedestrians
Traffic flow and speed limits have always been a concern for city planners as well as motorists. While there’s a lot that has been done to help traffic run as smoothly as possible, it has been at the detriment to pedestrians in Queens and the Bronx and throughout the...
Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise in New York City
Pedestrian fatalities in New York City during the first four months of 2021 rose by a worrying 58% compared with the same period in 2020, according to figures released recently by the city’s Department of Transportation. New York's Vision Zero initiative, which was...
What makes fatigued driving impaired driving?
Research has shown that fatigued driving is just as harmful as drunk driving. In New York, courts have ruled drivers liable for negligence if they drive while drowsy. Other states clearly define fatigued driving as impaired driving, so New York may soon update the law...
Why won’t drivers yield the right of way?
Auto accidents could result in terrible injuries and even fatalities. Vehicle-pedestrian accidents might present the worst outcomes. The human body, unlike a car, cannot absorb a vehicle's impact. So, why do some drivers in New York seemingly disregard pedestrian...