Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about speed cameras

Each yellow sign bore the name of one of the 1,800 victims of road violence since Mayor de Blasio took office. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Report: Forget Last Year — The First Quarter of This Year is The Bloodiest Year Since Vision Zero Began

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 20, 2022 | No Comments

Traffic fatalities are up 44 percent so far this year — the deadliest start to any year since Vision Zero launched in 2014.

Mayor Adams (standing with the family of high school basketball star Isaiah Benloss, who was killed by a speeding driver) demanded that Albany give him control over city speed cameras and speed limits. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

Adams Wants Albany Help in Stopping Reckless Drivers, But There is Much More He Can Do On His Own

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 25, 2022 | No Comments

"It's just unbelievable that we are here trying to convince Albany to give us the speed cameras we need that has proven to be successful. The numbers are so clear on how these cameras are helping us," Adams said.

This is only part of PBA President Pat Lynch's driving record.

SPEED DEMON: PBA President Pat Lynch is Driven Around Really Fast!

By Liam Quigley | Jan 24, 2022 | No Comments

The 2021 Chevy Suburban in which the police union president was chauffeured has a staggering 29 school-zone speeding violations since 2016, the most recent on Jan. 6 in Queens, according to city data.

Gov. Hochul Says All the Right Things About Speed Cameras

By Gersh Kuntzman | Nov 4, 2021 | No Comments

Gov. Hochul effort to distance herself from her disgraced predecessor could make New York City a safer place.

Crowds of people enjoy a street fair on 6th Avenue on July 18th.

Monday’s Headlines: More Municipal Hypocrisy Edition

By Streetsblog | Jul 19, 2021 | No Comments

Yet another safe streets advocate is outed as a habitual speeder, and more weekend links.