New York City Announces Plans to Make Intersections Safer for Bicyclists and Pedestrians
In September 2018, the New York City Department of Transportation and Vision Zero released a report titled βCycling at a Crossroads: The Design Future of New York City Intersections.β Focusing on protected bike lane intersections, this report highlights ways that intersections serving motor vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians operate. It provides a comprehensive look into the cityβs future urban planning operations. At Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, LLP, our New York City personal injury attorneys hold decades of experience representing clients suffering from injuries or the loss of a loved one because of pedestrian and bicycle accidents. Contact our law firm as soon as possible to discuss your case. We will work with you to recover the damages you deserve.
Cycling at a Crossroads: An Overview
βCycling at a Crossroadsβ acknowledges that the growing network of cyclists in New York City presents significant design challenges for the city government. According to commissioner Polly Trottenberg, the number of cyclists killed in accidents has increased over the past several years, while other traffic fatalities have decreased. The study attempts to find solutions to this issue by examining various intersection designs using three research lenses and associated methodology: