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New Driving Law to Protect NYC Pedestrians and Cyclists
New legislation beginning in January 2023 will require all prospective drivers in New York City to learn about pedestrian and bicycle safety to obtain their license. According to a recent article by Gothamist, Governor Hochul signed a bill on July 15 that will mandate drivers... (Keep Reading)
Safe + Sound Week Keeps Construction Workers Safe
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that an average of 1 in 5 American workers who sustained fatal injuries yearly are in a construction trade. Sadly, most of these tragedies resulted from the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited OSHA Violations, citations given to... (Keep Reading)
What You Need to Know About NYC Summer Streets
The Summer Streets program is returning to New York City for the first time in three years, and residents cannot wait to be rid of all the vehicles for a bit. Starting August 6, for three consecutive Saturdays, New York pedestrians and cyclists will have... (Keep Reading)
New Construction Bill to Reduce Fatal Trench Accidents
A new construction bill titled Carlos’ Law would provide additional cave-in protection for trench workers if signed by Governor Hochul by the end of the year. According to Construction Pros, the new bill would increase fines for businesses who violate laws regarding trench safety and... (Keep Reading)
Dangers of Walking Across the Queensboro Bridge
The shared pedestrian bike path on the Queensboro Bridge has New York City pedestrians fearing for their lives. A recent article by Streetsblog highlighted several serious safety concerns for walking commuters on the two-way shared pathway, increasing pedestrian accidents and causing people to skip walking... (Keep Reading)
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