Sentences with phrase «improved pedestrian safety»

Then, when people didn't like that idea they could have countered with a dramatically scaled back half - measure of a protected bike lane and improved pedestrian safety redesign of Clinton Ave.. It'd have been so mundane and low - key compared to the highly disruptive plan on Vanderbilt that maybe, just maybe, all the NIMBYs would have gone for it.

New Mid-Block Signal, Crosswalk, Lane Markings to Improve Safety for Children and Families QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), elected officials, community leaders, families and young players of the Rosedale Little League unveiled the newly - installed measures to improve pedestrian safety along heavily trafficked 147th Avenue between -LSB-...]

The new safety measure comes after 1st Precinct Commanding Officer Brendan Timoney vowed to continue to put pressure on the DOT to improve pedestrian safety outside of the school, following the crossing guard accident.

«It will not only provide for new housing and development opportunities, but it will improve pedestrian safety and access to parkland along the Bronx River, without compromising access to Hunts Point,» he said.

Squadron, along with other local officials including Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and a host of concerned parents and residents, have been pushing the DOT to improve pedestrian safety on the block, which is home to the Spruce Street School.

HAWK is a new traffic control device designed to improve pedestrian safety.

«I am pleased to join Queens Borough President Melinda Katz to announce the implementation of traffic enforcement agents and dedicated left turns near the Flushing Commons development to improve pedestrian safety and help traffic flow better in bustling Flushing,» said DOT Commissioner POLLY TROTTENBERG.

QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), elected officials, community leaders, families and young players of the Rosedale Little League unveiled the newly - installed measures to improve pedestrian safety along heavily trafficked 147th Avenue between the two segments of Brookville Park and at other intersections in the vicinity.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that Louisville, Philadelphia and New York City will receive grants totaling approximately $ 1.6 million for public education and enforcement initiatives to improve pedestrian safety.

San Francisco proposed installing multimodal intelligent traffic signal systems equipped with DSRC technology at high priority pedestrian collision locations to improve pedestrian safety, reduce idling, and prioritize transit and emergency vehicles to improve reliability and response times.

The goal is the address vehicle congestion in the area by simplifying the flow of traffic, as well as improve pedestrian safety in both locations.

Thus, smart city planning can dramatically improve pedestrian safety.

Not exact matches

David Yocca, director of landscape architecture for CDF, said any changes to Lenox Road would seek to preserve the trees and their root systems, slow traffic and improve access and safety for pedestrians.

But international comparisons suggest investment and action are needed to improve the safety of pedestrians, pedal cyclists and motorcyclists.

Improving traffic and pedestrian safety in Queens by increasing the number of «slow zones,» installing more pedestrian countdown signals and speed cameras and increasing police presence

The improved design will also allow pedestrians to enjoy new features including a hand - restored brick walkway, restored historic railing, new safety fence, barrier - free access, and new architectural lighting.

At 1:45 p.m., Rep. Adriano Espaillat and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz address the «ongoing issue» of traffic and pedestrian safety near PS 360, and to demand the installation of a traffic light or an all - way stop to improve traffic flow and safety, corner of Health Avenue and Fort Independence Street, Manhattan.

New paving, lighting, sidewalks and improved safety developments for pedestrians and bicyclists are part of the overall project.

Lynch told POLITICO New York there is «a lot that needs to happen» in the «outer - outer boroughs,» like improved traffic and pedestrian safety in a district where a majority of constituents drive, improving public transportation options and infrastructure and bringing more attention to the challenges of being a homeowner.

In addition to strong support from LGBT groups and individual donors, Menchaca also drew endorsements from other progressive quarters, including StreetsPAC, a group working to improve the safety and calm of the city's thoroughfares through improvements like slow zones, pedestrian plazas, and bike lanes.

The DOT said that between 82 and 85 percent of Murray Hill neighbors use the bus transportation system and the Transitway will improve travel times and increase pedestrian safety with wider sidewalks.

The councilwoman's survey asked participants whether they thought the bike lane has improved safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

While DOT has been working on improving safety conditions in Lower Manhattan and should be commended for that work, today's incident underscores the need for further attention to this intersection, as well as rapid passage of pedestrian safety legislation to ensure that tragedies like this don't happen again.»

With over 15,000 road accidents involving pedestrians under the age of 16 recorded last year, it is imperative that schools are continually adapting and improving road safety outside of their schools.

FRA has worked to identify safety risks and to improve the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists at grade crossings, gathering information on signals, signs, and other devices used to prevent non-motorized fatalities.

Intersection safety, roadway departure, and pedestrian / bicyclist safety interventions are the focus of improving safety through the initiative.

DOT needs to maintain a collaborative effort across modal administrations, with other vested Federal agencies, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations to promote safe, accessible, comfortable, and connected multimodal networks in communities throughout the U.S. NHTSA and the other modes within DOT that share a common objective to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety must continue collaborative efforts under the DOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinating pedestrian and bicyclist safety must continue collaborative efforts under the DOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinating Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinating Committee.

We already knew that the 2015 Volvo XC90 would feature at least three new active safety features, including an improved pedestrian detection system, an active steering correction feature, and an innovative use of adaptive cruise control technology.

Under Section 1442 of the FAST Act and congressional guidance on Nonmotorized User Safety accompanying the proposed FY 2017 Appropriations bill, DOT released a Safety for All Users report that identifies eight multimodal policy and program areas that can be implemented to help improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Safety accompanying the proposed FY 2017 Appropriations bill, DOT released a Safety for All Users report that identifies eight multimodal policy and program areas that can be implemented to help improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other Safety for All Users report that identifies eight multimodal policy and program areas that can be implemented to help improve safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and other users.

The Safer People, Safer Streets initiative launched a high - profile collaborative, intermodal effort to help improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at the local level, in response to data showing increasing fatalities.

Other safety measures being undertaken by the French government include tighter controls on drink and drug driving, improvements to pedestrian crossings to better protect pedestrians, a crackdown on the use of mobile phones while driving, and improve road safety education for young people.

«This kind of smart transportation planning creates jobs, accommodates all road users — cars, transit, bicycles and pedestrians — and improves public safety.»

Every Corolla Hatchback comes standard with safety technology like Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w / PD) now with cyclist detection and improved low - light capabilities and Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), and Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w / SA), now with Road Edge Detection.

More pressing is that the Octavia's track width has been increased at the back to improve stability and more safety kit is available including blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and predictive pedestrian protection.

Pedestrian safety is further improved with a lower leading edge on the bonnet and a larger impact absorption area, which has been revised with greater use of highly - absorbent safety foam and synthetic rubber, further helping to protect pedestrians in the event of a collision.

2018: Toyota released its new Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 to include Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist, and Low Light Pedestrian Detection with Daytime Bicyclist Detection which improves the Pre-Collision System.

The safety equipment list was added adaptive cruise control feature, emergency brake assists, along with pre-collision assist, pedestrian recognition, and lane keep assist, Ford hoping all these «will contribute towards an improved Euro NCAP safety rating.»

Also included is the full suite of safety features such as dynamic stability control, dynamic braking lights, the full complement of airbags and an active bonnet to improve pedestrian protection.

There are also 12 new or thicker body panels, including the pillars, doors, floor and bonnet, which now features a pedestrian safety - enhancing central «power bulge», plus new bucket seats with improved mounting points and a new structure that helps prevent whiplash.

Pedestrian safety is improved with the adoption of collapsible headlamps, a stiffer lower bumper lip, and shock - absorbing structures in the hood and its hinges.

Cyclist detection has been added to its bag of tricks and low - light pedestrian detection has been dramatically improved, boosting safety at night.

A Pre-Collision Assist system that makes use of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Pedestrian Detection will improve safety.

This project addressed these issues to enhance visitor safety and experience, improve pedestrian and bicyclist traffic flow, and restore landscape vegetation.

Work on this trail included safety fencing on the bridge, improved connections to help pedestrians and bicyclists access the new trail and parking lot, and fencing to protect newly planted vegetation areas.

Replacement of four aging pedestrian bridges to maintain accessible crossings, improve public safety, and enhance habitat restoration efforts.

With more than 13,000 taxis traveling a cumulative 500 million miles per year, the improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions, as well as the improved safety for the passengers and pedestrians & cyclists should make a pretty big difference to the impact that the fleet has.

Consistent design for Select Bus Service, protected bike lanes and pedestrians will improve safety and business along Second Avenue.

If a portion of the cost of stationary bikes were allocated toward improving the safety of pedestrian routes to school, then kids could burn off energy, connect with nature, and arrive at school feeling clear - headed, calm, and empowered by independence — the very same emotions for which educators strive using the bicycles.

Livingstone claims # 122m raised in congestion chargin was spent on «improving the public transport network, as well as pedestrian and cycling facilities, and road safety» in 2005/6.

To improve safety, he said, pedestrians and cyclists need physical barriers like protected bike lanes — an idea gaining popularity around the U.S. but also causing fights in some places over reduced parking or travel lanes.