Queens hits grim traffic death milestone
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Queens has hit a morbid traffic violence milestone as 2024 is already on pace to be a deadly year on New York City’s streets, according to a new report from a transportation group.
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Queens continues deadly pace for transportation fatalities
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Traffic deaths continue to reach record numbers in Queens, transportation advocacy group Transportation Alternatives found in a recent report.
Read MoreAstoria residents hold vigil on anniversary of delivery driver's death
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Astoria residents and safe streets advocates held a vigil last week for Xing Long Lin, a Chinese immigrant and delivery driver who was killed by a driver after she ran him over and barreled into an open dining structure in Astoria a year ago Friday.
Read MoreCity says condo violated agreement by keeping bikers off public path
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“I hope that Shore Towers takes this as an opportunity to see their waterfront property not as a burden but as an opportunity to help beautify the Queens waterfront.”
Read MoreQueens cyclists fight for right to use Astoria greenway
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“It looks like a prison cell,” said a cyclist who, alongside a group of riders, is fighting for the right to use a publicly owned, privately maintained waterfront greenway.
Read MoreSpeed limits lowered on 6 Queens roadways
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2021 is on pace to be one of the deadliest years for pedestrians and cyclists in the city since 2014. It’s time to slow down, mayor says.
Read MoreDriver jumps curb in Jamaica, killing kid and senior on sidewalk
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“Two more innocent New Yorkers are dead because of a transportation system which puts speed ahead of safety, and a culture which celebrates driving big, fast, and powerful vehicles
Read More‘Spoketacular’ leads families on cycling tour of Western Queens
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A Halloween-themed cycling event tour will lead families on a tour of Western Queens this Sunday.
Main Street busway would boost business in Flushing, advocates say
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DOT surveys find that 83 percent of Main Street visitors arrive by bus or by foot.
Read MoreDisability rights advocate fight for transit accessibility
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As a Manhattan Supreme Court judge hears oral arguments in a class action lawsuit against the MTA Wednesday, advocates for the rights of the disabled will rally across the street and at concurrent events throughout the city.
Read More‘5 Boro Pizza Challenge’ is a test of stamina, fortitude and deliciousness
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The advocacy group Transportation Alternatives holds the challenge to fundraise for its mission of promoting public transportation, bikes and walking.
Read MoreAdvocates rally support for Fresh Pond Road bus lane despite opposition
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Buses travel an average of 3 mph during the p.m. peak on Fresh Pond Road between Metropolitan Avenue and Putnam Avenue.
Read MoreCB7 member’s ‘deserve to get run over’ comment reflects car-first culture in community boards, advocates say
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"I've gotta be honest with you, Vision Zero's a joke.”
Read MoreTransit turmoil: Straphangers demand pols prioritize subway service after ‘hellish’ week
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“You shouldn’t need a life preserver to take the subway.”
Read MoreCrosswalks may soon become ‘no texting’ zones
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Fines for breaking the law would range from $25 for a first-time offense to $250 for multiple violations in a short time span.
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