The crash happened as speed cameras went live full-time on Monday. New York City continues to struggle to reduce traffic deaths despite years of effort. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Walking”
Taxi Jumps Curb, Critically Injuring 3 People in Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on June 20, 2022
The accident happened in the Flatiron district, a neighborhood packed with hotels, bars and restaurants. Source: New York Times
Why New York City May Soon Be More Walkable for Blind People
By Gotham Rex on December 27, 2021
A federal judge ordered New York City to install more than 9,000 accessible pedestrian signals at city crosswalks. Source: New York Times
Barry Lewis, Beloved Guide to New York City, Dies at 75
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
His walking tours of the city’s neighborhoods made Mr. Lewis, an architectural historian, a local celebrity with a star spot on a PBS series. Source: New York Times
Why the Pandemic Has Made Streets More Dangerous for Blind People
By Gotham Rex on December 1, 2020
Audible crossing signals help visually impaired pedestrians. A court ordered New York City to come up with a plan to install more of the devices. Source: New York Times
Citi Bikes, Scooters, Skateboards: Anything but the Subway
By Gotham Rex on July 17, 2020
Some New Yorkers, still nervous about public transit, are getting around town in the fresh air, regardless of how long it takes. Source: New York Times