New York City’s crowded streets challenge both drivers and pedestrians every day. As self-driving cars begin limited testing in the city, many people wonder if this technology makes walking in New York less safe. While there’s little evidence of self-driving cars...
Considering how aggressive New York drivers are believed to be, walking to where you want to go might seems safer than driving or getting in a taxi. It can be cost-effective to walk instead of needing to maintain a vehicle and pay for parking. Additionally, walking...
The Stats When a pedestrian and a car collide, the pedestrian is always the loser. In 2009, about 5,900 pedestrians lost their lives in such collisions in the United States, or one every 90 minutes. These deaths account for 11% of all fatalities involving motor...