Tag: Transportation Department (NYC)

Why Bicycle Deaths Have Risen in New York City

Last year was the deadliest year for cyclists in New York City since 1999, according to new data from the city’s Department of Transportation. Most of the 30 cyclists who died in 2023 were riding electric bikes, which have proliferated on city streets in recent years. A total of 23 people died riding e-bikes, which […]

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The Brooklyn Bridge Is Not for Sale, or for Selling Souvenirs Anymore

A tourist from Lyon, France, named Steven Heng visited the Brooklyn Bridge on Tuesday not just to take in the celebrated peaked arches, the trellis of wire rope and the panoramic views. He also came to shop — before it was too late. Tuesday was the last day for scores of souvenir vendors who have […]

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E-Bike Trade-In Program Would Aim to Prevent Fires in NYC

Why It Matters The trade-in program follows a spate of lithium-ion battery fires that have killed 14 people in New York City this year alone and injured more than 100 others. There have been 180 lithium battery fires through Sept. 11. The new trade-in program is in addition to the city’s other efforts to prevent […]

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