Governing: Bikers, Walkers Need Cities to Protect Them
Alex Marshall of Governing discussed with Steve Vaccaro the steps necessary to reduce bike accidents.
Gothamist: Cops Care More About Squirrels Than Cyclists Under “A-Tack” In Central Park
Steve Vaccaro is among those who were victims of anti-cyclist thumbtacks placed on Central Park's park drive.
CBS2 news: Central Park Bikers Warned To Keep Eyes Out For Thumbtacks
CBS's Tony Aiello interviewed Steve Vaccaro about a fall he took after hitting thumbtacks on the Central Park Loop.
Village Voice: Questions Raised About NYPD’s Claims Linking Occupy Wall Street To Murder
Steve Vaccaro says the NYPD leaks about Occupy Wall Street appear to lack any legitimate law enforcement purpose.
Gothamist: It’s Still Not A Crime To Kill Someone With Your Car Door
A bill that would have penalized drivers who injure pedestrians and cyclists did not pass the state legislature. Even if it did, it would not have covered 'dooring'.
TA Kicks Off Campaign for Safer Fifth and Sixth Avenues
Steve Vaccaro and Transportation Alternatives embark on a campaign for major safety updates to 5th and 6th Avenues.
New York Times: Negligence Suit Against NYPD in Drunk-Driving Death of Pedestrian
Steve Vaccaro launches a negligence lawsuit against the NYPD for failing to properly investigate the death of a pedestrian who was killed by a drunk driver.
CNN.com: Lawsuit alleges NYPD failure to investigate road deaths
CNN reports on Vaccaro & White’s lawsuit on behalf of Jacob Stevens to require NYPD to investigate all serious injury crashes, not just fatal crashes
“NYPD Sued For Sloppy Investigation Of Pedestrian’s Death In Fort Greene,” John Delsignore for Gothamist
The Vaccaro & White lawsuits alleges that there is systemic problems in how the accident investigation squad operates. The suit aims to change NYPD policy.
Transportation Alternatives: Rally Attendees Demand The NYPD Do More To Bring Dangerous Drivers To Justice
The Transportation Alternatives community rally in support of Jacob Stevens's lawsuit against the NYPD.