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New York State Invests in Pedestrian Safety
New York City and San Francisco were the pioneers of the Vision Zero program in the nation resolving to eliminate traffic accident fatalities including pedestrian deaths. Now, New York State’s is putting $110 million into its first comprehensive pedestrian safety plan. According to a news report in Nextcity.org, the initiative will target communities outside of …
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How to Keep Your Swimming Pool Safe this Summer
Summer, and with it warmer days are almost here in New York. This is the time of year when pool owners enjoy hosting parties and backyard barbecues. However, it is also the time when there is a high risk of water-related incidents, specifically swimming pool accidents. Nationwide, young children are disproportionately affected when it comes …
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Critics Worried About Pedestrian Safety as New Buses Roll Out
New York City has started operating its newest fleet of buses over the last few days. These are the blue and yellow Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses we see around the city. Officials say there will be 2,000 more over the next five years replacing 40 percent of the entire MTA fleet. These buses come with …
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Safety Advocates Say Car Crashes Are No Accidents
A growing number of safety advocates are campaigning to change the way we talk about traffic collisions. “Car accidents” are exactly the two words with which these advocates have a problem. They say this century-old way of referring to traffic incidents trivializes the single most common cause of collisions – human error. According to an …
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Common Locations for Slip- or Trip-and-Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injury claims and they occur when an individual loses balance due to unsafe conditions such as slippery surfaces, uneven flooring or debris. While these accidents can happen almost anywhere, certain environments present higher risks due to negligence (carelessness) and poor maintenance on the …
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