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Traffic Safety Legislation Set to Pass in New York City

The New York City Council is set to pass a sweeping legislative package aimed at improving traffic safety. City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the council will vote Wednesday on 17 bills and resolutions. …

New York City Gets $800,000 Federal Pedestrian Safety Grant

The federal government is giving New York City more than $800,000 to go after speeders and drivers who don’t yield to pedestrians. The acting administrator of the National Highway Traffic Administration announced the grant Friday at the World Traffic Safety …

New York City Mayor Outlines Plan to Reduce Traffic Deaths

Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined a wide-ranging plan on Tuesday to make New York streets safer for pedestrians and drivers, revealing a combination of policing and transportation initiatives designed to bring down the number of traffic fatalities in the nation’s …