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New York City breaks record: 58 straight days with no pedestrian deaths
Hat tip, Greater Greater Washington
New York City breaks record: 58 straight days with no pedestrian deaths
This is the longest stretch since NYC began tracking pedestrian deaths in 1983.
By Jon Haworth
May 13, 2020, 6:46 AM
5 min read
It has been hard to find any kind of silver linings since the coronavirus pandemic has essentially put life on hold for much of the nation and the world, but New York City officials have announced a surprising -- and welcome – one.
New York City Department of Transportation Polly Trottenberg revealed in testimony before the City Council Transportation Committee on Tuesday that it has now been 58 consecutive days since a pedestrian has been fatally struck and killed in the city.
This marks the longest stretch since the city began tracking pedestrian fatalities in 1983, according to ABC News’ New York City station WABC.
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New York City breaks record: 58 straight days with no pedestrian deaths
This is the longest stretch since NYC began tracking pedestrian deaths in 1983.
By Jon Haworth
May 13, 2020, 6:46 AM
5 min read
It has been hard to find any kind of silver linings since the coronavirus pandemic has essentially put life on hold for much of the nation and the world, but New York City officials have announced a surprising -- and welcome – one.
New York City Department of Transportation Polly Trottenberg revealed in testimony before the City Council Transportation Committee on Tuesday that it has now been 58 consecutive days since a pedestrian has been fatally struck and killed in the city.
This marks the longest stretch since the city began tracking pedestrian fatalities in 1983, according to ABC News’ New York City station WABC.
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