Electronic bikes and scooters have become a popular attraction in major cities, including San Francisco, St. Louis, Chicago, Washington D.C., Dallas and more. However, travelling at speeds up to 20 miles per hour, it's easy to see how these vehicles could be a danger to pedestrians and drivers on busy New York streets.
How are SUV sales impacting pedestrian deaths?
Recent studies have shown that the nation has had a dramatic increase in pedestrian fatalities within the last decade. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there were 6,227 U.S. pedestrians killed in 2018, which is the highest amount in almost three decades.
Most Dangerous Roads in the Bronx for Pedestrians
The Tri-State Transportation Campaign has released a report naming the most dangerous roads in the Bronx for pedestrians.