In the wake of the steadily rising number of pedestrian fatalities on the roads in this country, the United States Department of Transportation, to issue its first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. The Plan will involve cooperation between the federal government and...
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Las muertes de peatones y ciclistas en Nueva York aumentan
Han pasado seis años desde que el Alcalde de Nueva York introdujo “Visión Cero” – un programa diseñado para evitar las muertes y heridas graves provocadas por los accidentes de tránsito. Sin embargo, las calles de Nueva York siguen siendo un lugar peligroso para mucha...
Recent crash in Manhattan injures 2 pedestrians
On Sunday, June 21, police in New York responded to a car crash that left three people injured. Two vehicles were involved, as were two pedestrians -- who were both injured. Another person with an unknown connection to the collision was also hurt. According to...
Pedestrian accident: Foot travelers at risk in New York
If you travel by foot on a New York roadway, you're obligated to adhere to pedestrian traffic laws and safety regulations. This might include using specially marked sections of road to navigate crosswalks or waiting for a pedestrian crossing signal to change before...
Lose a loved one in a pedestrian accident?
Every year, far too many New York residents lose their lives in auto-pedestrian accidents. These events tend to leave the victims' loved ones devastated in more ways than one. If you recently lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, know that you may not have to...
Mother and son hit while crossing in a crosswalk
Police in New York are in the process of investigating yet another pedestrian accident. This particular event occurred the morning of Feb. 27, in Brooklyn. A mother was walking her son to school when they were hit while crossing the street in a crosswalk. According to...
Pedestrian hit by car in Manhattan
As numerous pedestrians are out and about in certain areas of New York on any given day, one would think drivers would be more cautious and aware of their surroundings. Sadly, auto-pedestrian accidents are often reported. Most recently, a pedestrian hit by a car in...
2 killed, 1 injured in recent pedestrian accidents
In 2019, 219 pedestrians died in accidents in New York City. Unfortunately, as far as pedestrian safety goes, 2020 is not off to a good start. Just recently, two people died, and one person was injured in two separate pedestrian accidents occurring just hours apart....
New York worst state when it comes to pedestrian accident risk
According to a national study and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1.4 out of every 100,000 pedestrians will become a victim of a fatal collision. In addition, nearly 5.5 out of every 100,000 motorists are guilty of not yielding the...
The physical and emotional effects of a pedestrian accident
New York is home to a lot of people who choose to walk or ride bikes around the city rather than spend the money on automobiles. With so many pedestrians out and about regularly, one would think that drivers would already be hyperaware of their presence....