Police have few clues as they search for a man driving a stolen flatbed who barrelled over a pedestrian and didn’t stop. The accident happened near the intersection of East 238th Street and White Plains Road. According to police, a man driving a stolen flatbed truck hit a pedestrian, causing “severe bodily trauma,” before he […]
Watching someone walk across the street might seem about as exciting as watching this. Yet way back in the day, pedestrianism was a very popular spectator sport. In 1809, about 10,000 people were on hand to see a Scotsman walk a mile an hour for 1,000 hours. Today, almost no one pays money to see […]
It was moderately amusing when Mordecai and Rigby tried to do infinite donuts against the Carter and Briggs posers. But there was nothing amusing about what happened to a New York man who was watching a car do donuts in Hudson Square. Roughly 1,000 people were on hand to enjoy the stunt show in Soho. […]
Former Mayor Bill DeBlasio's much touted Vision Zero is now largely in shambles. The number of traffic deaths, especially pedestrian deaths, has increased significantly in the Big Apple since 2019. Now, a new mayor is using a new plan to hopefully stop the bloodshed. Studies indicate that raised crosswalks slow traffic and increase pedestrian visibility. […]
Investigators are still looking for clues after a speeding motorist struck and killed an 83-year-old man in upstate New York. According to state police, an 83-year-old man was crossing at 8753 Route 11 in the town of Stockholm at around 5:30 p.m. when he was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by a 40-year-old Fort […]
E-scooters are often a great way to get around in compact urban areas like New York. Many destinations are slightly outside walking distance, but not far enough to drive and park. Lots of people apparently agree with this assessment. The number of e-scooter trips nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020. These vehicles are popular, and […]