Are You a 'More-Aware' Pedestrian?
Has awareness of traffic fatalities changed the way you walk, drive, or bike around NYC? Call in and tell us: 212-433-9692.
We'll take your calls on whether you've changed your behavior or awareness in the first year of the Vision Zero campaign, and we'll hear about WNYC's "Mean Streets" project, documenting the lives of many of the 265 people killed in traffic in New York last year. WNYC's Kat Aaron and reporter Rhona Tarrant discuss the project and take your calls.
There's been more coverage and awareness of traffic deaths in the past year. Has it changed the way you walk, bike or drive in NYC?
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) February 10, 2015
@BrianLehrer yes & no. Speed limit change + awareness made me a more cautious driver but confirmed what I thought: I'll NEVER bike in Nyc.
— Ruby-Beth B. (@ruby_beth) February 10, 2015
@BrianLehrer Absolutely. I've seen more near misses lately than ever before in my nearly 25 years in NYC.
— Susan Lee (@nykimchi) February 10, 2015
@BrianLehrer Yes. It's also made me unbelievably paranoid about my two kids (15 & 6) who have a long solo commute to school.
— brendan higgins (@ChinatownBranch) February 10, 2015
@BrianLehrer I took biking in NYC seriously 15yrs ago, now w/ @CitiBikeNYC it just feels more relaxed. Not sure if drivers see it that way.
— Michelle Vaughan (@black_von) February 10, 2015
@BrianLehrer I have always been obsessively cautious, especially as a pedestrian. I applaud recent efforts, but "what took NYC so long?"
— plathrop (@plathrop) February 10, 2015
