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Seconds before the black SUV ran over the victim.

SEE IT: Horrifying Crash at Notorious Queens Intersection Puts City DOT on Notice — Again

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

A man was run over — twice — by two reckless drivers at a dangerous Queens intersection on Saturday night, a crash that reveals a lot about the city's failure to protect pedestrians.

Brannan Shelves Bill That Would Forbid Charging SUV Owners More to Park

By Julianne Cuba | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

The Brooklyn Council Member withdrew his controversial bill that would have barred parking garages from charging SUV owners a fair price to park their big, heavy cages.

This is the scene of the crash that killed Darwin Durazno (inset). Photo: Google

Cops Charge Hit-and-Run Driver Who Killed Queens Cyclist Last Year

By Gersh Kuntzman | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

The hit-and-run driver who killed a teen cyclist in College Point last June has finally been arrested and charged, cops said.

EXCERPT: There are No ‘Accidents’ — We Have Been Fooled into Thinking There Are

By Jessie Singer | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

This excerpt from the new book, "There Are No Accidents: The Deadly Rise of Injury and Disaster — Who Profits and Who Pays the Price" will make you rethink crashes, capitalism and culpability.

Biden is All In on EVs — But Will that Just Create a New Generation of Car Dependence?

By Vince DiMiceli | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

In doing so, the White House ensured that car culture will continue to help set the agenda on transportation policy after more than 70 years of misguided, deadly mistakes.

Monday’s Headlines: Super Bowl EV Madness Edition

By Streetsblog | Feb 14, 2022 | No Comments

Lots of ads for electric cars. Plus all the other weekend news.

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