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getting around June 23, 2023

You May Soon Have to Pay More to Drive That SUV in New YorkA state bill proposes that owners pay much more for their heavier (and deadlier) vehicles.

By Alissa Walker
getting around Apr. 13, 2023

A New Way to Track How the City MovesA pilot of street-light-mounted sensors can tell a lot about building safer streets. Will it matter?

By Alissa Walker
getting around Apr. 11, 2023

It’s Already Been a Deadly Year for New York CyclistsAnd we haven’t even reached peak riding season yet.

By Alissa Walker
getting around June 17, 2022

Hoboken Hasn’t Had a Traffic Death in 4 Years. What’s It Doing Right?For starters: Street corners rebuilt for visibility, and decisive politicians.

By Christopher Robbins
getting around Feb. 22, 2022

Bring on the Concrete Bike LanesThey’re not always pretty, but they work.

By Alissa Walker
getting around Jan. 28, 2022

We Graded Pete Buttigieg’s Road-Safety PlanPromising policy, with questions about implementation.

By Alissa Walker

getting around June 9, 2021

Helmet Laws Are Not What New York City Cyclists Need Right NowElected officials keep proposing more rules for bicycles and scooters instead of fixing streets.

By Alissa Walker
safer streets June 3, 2021

Grim New Numbers: Traffic Deaths Highest Since 2007Speeding, mostly, seems to be the cause.

By Alissa Walker