A group thoroughly studied trafic fatalities in New York City. Their report, Killed by Automobile, has some very important findings. Cars kill two pedestrians every three days. Dangerous and aggressive drivers are responsible for 75% of those crashes. Then, the police and District Attorneys let the drivers get away it.
Staten Island Transportation Issues: Transportation agencies are working to pave over the island. Actions include expanding the Goethals Bridge and the Expressway plus giving cars access to the Ferry. Such moves will affect the whole region.
City Limits Magazine is an excellent resource for progressives interested in New York City government.
There used to be roadways going through Washington Square Park. Valuable lessons arise from examining the community organizing used to remove the cars and the traffic consequences of that change.
The traffic impact of the collapse and repair of the West Side Highway also has bearing on the efforts to remove cars from Central Park.
Daniel Convissor is quoted in a story about the Mayor's capital program: "Giuliani's in the Driver's Seat" By Ellis Henican. New York Newsday, 29 March 1994.
Proposed transportation improvements for access to Yankee Stadium. The City and State are considering tons of parking and new highways. The real answer is regional transit access.
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