A MULTIAGENCY EFFORT TO REDUCE BICYCLIST FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES IN NEW YORK CITY

In Sep 2006, four New York City agencies with a shared interest in promoting safe bicycling--the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Transportation, and New York City Police Department--released a joint report to the public entitled Bicyclist Fa...

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Published in:Public health reports (1974) 2008-09, Vol.123 (5), p.652-654
Main Authors: Mandel-Ricci, Jenna, Stayton, Catherine, Nicaj, Leze, Assefa, Solomon, Woloch, David, Jeffrey, Kevin, McCarthy, Patrick, Budnick, Noah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accident Prevention - legislation & jurisprudence
Accident Prevention - methods
Bicycle lanes
Bicycles
Bicycling
Bicycling - education
Bicycling - injuries
Cities
City Planning
Death
Environment Design
Fatalities
Head Protective Devices
Health Care Coalitions
Helmet use
Humans
Injuries
LOCAL ACTS
Mental health
New York City - epidemiology
Physical trauma
Public Health Administration
Safety
Traffic accidents & safety
Transportation
Trucks
Wounds and Injuries - mortality
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Summary:In Sep 2006, four New York City agencies with a shared interest in promoting safe bicycling--the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Parks and Recreation, Department of Transportation, and New York City Police Department--released a joint report to the public entitled Bicyclist Fatalities and Serious Injuries in New York City: 1996-2005. The report provided a comprehensive examination of bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries, drawing on multiple data sources including police accident reports, accident scene investigations, and medical examiner files. As part of the report, the city announced an aggressive package of action steps to increase bicycling and promote safety. Here, Mandel-Ricci et al describe the details of the investigation, proposed action steps, and subsequent efforts.
ISSN:0033-3549
1468-2877
DOI:10.1177/003335490812300516