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THE REGION S Tri-State Region KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through :, pedestrians lost their lives on Connecticut, Jersey and

Arterial roads multi-lane roads that often have speed limits of mph or more and little pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are the region s most deadly for pedestrians.

1 THE REGION S Tri-State Region KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through :, pedestrians lost their lives on Connecticut, Jersey and downstate York roads. With pedestrian deaths, was more deadly than ( deaths) and ( deaths) for the entire region. Arterial roads multi-lane roads that often have speed limits of mph or more and little pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are the region s most deadly for pedestrians. About percent of lane miles in the three states are classified as arterials, but almost percent of pedestrian fatalities occurred on this type of road. With deaths in three years, Suffolk County, York s Route (Jericho Turnpike) is the region s most dangerous road for pedestrians. Source: TSTC Analysis of NHTSA s FARS database, - REGION-WIDE RECOMMENDATIONS In the three years from to, more than, pedestrians lost their lives on the tri-state s roads. More must be done to ensure the safety of all and prevent needless deaths. Detailed recommendations specific to Connecticut, Jersey and downstate York are listed in the following fact sheets but several recommendations apply to all three states. State and local governments must: Make pedestrian safety a policy and investment priority in transportation budgets and capital plans. Protect the most vulnerable pedestrians through increased spending on Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Transit and Safe Routes for Seniors programs. Use the flexibility of federal transportation programs to prioritize walking and biking improvements. Track and monitor the implementation of complete streets laws and policies to ensure that or retrofitted roads safely accommodate bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and motorists of all ages and abilities. Members of Congress must: Expand federal programs such as TIGER and Transportation Alternatives that provide significant funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects. For more information, contact Veronica Vanterpool at -- or vvanterpool@tstc.org The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is non-profit organization working toward a more balanced, transitfriendly and equitable transportation system in York, Jersey and Connecticut.

2 MOST DANGEROUS ROADS FOR WALKING (CT, NJ, DOWNSTATE NY) Rank Change in Ranking (Prior Year) Road County Total () ROUTE (MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, JERICHO TPKE) [, ] () US- (BURLINGTON PIKE) Burlington, NJ () ROUTE (HEMPSTEAD TPKE, FULTON AVE) Nassau, NY () US- (WHITE HORSE PIKE, ADMIRAL WILSON BLVD) Camden, NJ () BROADWAY Manhattan, NY - ROUTE (BROADHOLLOW RD, BROADWAY) () ROUTE (SUNRISE HWY) [] () ROUTE (SUNRISE HWY) Nassau, NY () WOODHAVEN BLVD Queens, NY () US- [] Middlesex, NJ () MERRICK RD Nassau, NY () SECOND AVE Manhattan, NY () ROUTE A (MAIN ST, MONTAUK HWY, CR-, CR-) () US / (BLACKHORSE PIKE, ALBANY AVE) Atlantic, NJ () US- (WHITE HORSE PIKE, ABSECON BLVD) Atlantic, NJ () US & /US- (TONNELE AVE) Hudson, NJ () US- [] Middlesex, NJ FLATBUSH AVE [] Brooklyn, NY SEVENTH AVE/ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BLVD Manhattan, NY () FIRST AVE Manhattan, NY ROUTE Cumberland, NJ () ROUTE (MCCARTER HWY) Essex, NJ ROUTE Essex, NJ ROUTE Monmouth, NJ ROUTE Somerset, NJ () US-& (US-) Union, NJ () OCEAN PKWY Brooklyn, NY UNION TPK Queens, NY QUEENS BLVD Queens, NY () NORTHERN BLVD [] Queens, NY () TH AVE/WICKS RD/CR- () ROUTE (VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY) Connecticut n/a US- Source: TSTC Analysis of NHTSA s FARS database, -. Total includes one fatality that occurred on the jointly-named portion of SR- and SR-A. The fatality is identified in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System as occurring on SR-.. The Most Dangerous Roads report omitted one fatality that occurred on this road. From to, fatalities occurred on SR-, tying it with Manhattan's Broadway for second most dangerous road for pedestrians in the region.. Five fatalities occurred on SR- where pedestrians are not permitted. These fatalities are not included in the total.. Total includes one fatality that occurred on the jointly-named portion of US- and US-. The fatality is identified in the National Highway Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System as occurring on US-.. Total does not include one fatality that occurred on the jointly-named portion of US- and US-. The fatality is identified in the National Highway Safety Administration's Fatality Analysis Reporting System as occurring on US-.. Includes one fatality that occurred on Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue; to avoid double-counting, this fatality is not considered as occurring on Atlantic Avenue and Flatbush Avenue.. The report omitted one fatality that occurred on this road. From to, five fatalities occurred on Northern Blvd, ranking it nd in the region.

THE REGION S Connecticut KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on Connecticut roads.

3 THE REGION S Connecticut KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on Connecticut roads. With pedestrian deaths, was more deadly than ( pedestrian fatalities). However, was not as deadly as, when pedestrians were killed by vehicles. Arterial roads multi-lane roads that often have speed limits of mph or more and little pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are the region s most deadly for pedestrians. Over half of pedestrian fatalities in Connecticut occurred on roads classified as arterials, but these types of roads account for less than percent of the state s total lane miles. With deaths in three years, US- is Connecticut s most dangerous road for pedestrians. Source: TSTC Analysis of NHTSA s FARS database, - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONNECTICUT In the three years from to, pedestrians lost their lives on Connecticut s roads. More must be done to ensure the safety of all and prevent needless deaths. TSTC urges Connecticut s elected officials and agency leaders to: Create a Safe Routes to Transit and a Safe Routes for Seniors program which would prioritize transit stops and areas with high densities of senior citizens or senior amenities to enhance pedestrian safety. Pass a vulnerable users bill which would increase penalties for careless drivers who injure or kill pedestrians, cyclists, police officers and other users of the road who are most at risk. Update Connecticut s Highway Design Manual, Connecticut s standard road design reference book, to address the goals and policies set forth in the state s Complete Streets law. For more information, contact Veronica Vanterpool at -- or vvanterpool@tstc.org The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is non-profit organization working toward a more balanced, transitfriendly and equitable transportation system in York, Jersey and Connecticut.

4 CONNECTICUT PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES COUNTY TOTAL Haven Hartford Fairfield London Middlesex Tolland Litchfield Windham Statewide

THE REGION S Jersey KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on Jersey roads.

5 THE REGION S Jersey KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on Jersey roads. With pedestrian deaths, was more deadly than ( pedestrian fatalities) and more deadly than ( pedestrian fatalities). Arterial roads multi-lane roads that often have speed limits of mph or more and little pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are the region s most deadly for pedestrians. Almost percent of pedestrian fatalities in Jersey occurred on roads classified as arterials, but these types of roads account for only. percent of the state s total lane miles. With deaths in three years, Burlington County s US- (Burlington Pike) is Jersey s most dangerous road for pedestrians. Camden County s US- (White Horse Pike, deaths) and Middlesex County s US- ( deaths) round out the state s top three. Source: TSTC Analysis of NHTSA s FARS database, - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW JERSEY In the three years from to, pedestrians lost their lives on Jersey s roads. More must be done to ensure the safety of all and prevent needless deaths. TSTC urges Jersey s elected officials and agency leaders to: Pass safe passing and vulnerable users bills. Create complete streets implementation plans in municipalities and counties that have passed complete streets policies and implement complete streets projects on state roads throughout the State. Continue to prioritize investment in projects that make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists in the Jersey Department of Transportation s Capital Program. Fund construction of regional trails, such as The Circuit in southern Jersey, and improve roads that provide access to trails to create safe biking and walking corridors. Increase collaboration between state, regional and local officials through trainings and workshops to promote design and construction projects that create biking and walking infrastructure throughout Jersey. For more information, contact Veronica Vanterpool at -- or vvanterpool@tstc.org The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is non-profit organization working toward a more balanced, transitfriendly and equitable transportation system in York, Jersey and Connecticut.

6 NEW JERSEY PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES Rank in Jersey Change in Ranking (Previous Year s Rank in Jersey) Roadway Total Pedestrian Fatalities, - No change US- (BURLINGTON PIKE), Burlington County () US- (WHITE HORSE PIKE, ADMIRAL WILSON BLVD), Camden County () US-, Middlesex County () US / (BLACK HORSE PIKE, ALBANY AVE), Atlantic County US- (WHITE HORSE PIKE, ABSECON BLVD), Atlantic County () US & /US- (TONNELE AVE), Hudson County No change US-, Middlesex County ROUTE, Cumberland County () ROUTE (MCCARTER HWY), Essex County ROUTE, Essex County ROUTE, Monmouth County ROUTE, Somerset County () US-& (US-), Union County

THE REGION S Downstate York KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on downstate York roads.

7 THE REGION S Downstate York KEY FINDINGS TSTC s analysis of federal transportation data reveals that in the three years from through : pedestrians lost their lives on downstate York roads. With pedestrian deaths, was slightly more deadly than ( pedestrian fatalities) and ( pedestrian fatalities). Arterial roads multi-lane roads that often have speed limits of mph or more and little pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure are the region s most deadly for pedestrians. Nearly half of pedestrian fatalities in downstate York occurred on roads classified as arterials, but these types of roads account for only percent of the state s total lane miles.. Long Island is home to downstate York s two most dangerous roads for pedestrians: pedestrians died on Suffolk County s Route (Jericho Turnpike) and pedestrians died on Nassau County s Route (Hempstead Turnpike). Source: TSTC Analysis of NHTSA s FARS database, - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DOWNSTATE NEW YORK In the three years from to, pedestrians lost their lives on downstate York s roads. More must be done to ensure the safety of all and prevent needless deaths. TSTC urges downstate York s elected officials and agency leaders to: Create a Long Island Safe Routes to Transit program that would target areas around transit stations and stops for pedestrian safety improvements. Increase funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects in the York State Department of Transportation s Capital Program and in the Governor s budget. Amend the Preservation First policy to include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and amend the State s complete streets law to include maintenance and repair projects. Grant local leaders home rule power to change the speed limits on roads, as local conditions warrant. Adopt a complete streets policy for the metropolitan planning region of York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley. Standardize the reporting of fatalities resulting from traffic crashes across municipal, state and federal agencies. For more information, contact Veronica Vanterpool at -- or vvanterpool@tstc.org The Tri-State Transportation Campaign is non-profit organization working toward a more balanced, transitfriendly and equitable transportation system in York, Jersey and Connecticut.

8 DOWNSTATE NEW YORK PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES Rank in Downstate NY Change in Ranking (Previous Year s Rank in Downstate NY) Roadway Total Pedestrian Fatalities, - () ROUTE (MIDDLE COUNTRY RD, JERICHO TPKE, E MAIN ST, MAIN RD), Suffolk County () ROUTE (HEMPSTEAD TPKE, FULTON AVE, CONKLIN ST), Nassau County () BROADWAY, Manhattan () ROUTE (NEW YORK AVE, BROADHOLLOW RD, BROADWAY), Suffolk County () ROUTE (SUNRISE HWY, MONTAUK POINT STATE HWY, CR ), Suffolk County () ROUTE (SUNRISE HWY), Nassau County () WOODHAVEN BLVD, Queens County () MERRICK RD, Nassau County () SECOND AVE, Manhattan () ROUTE A (MAIN ST, MONTAUK HWY, CR-, CR-), Suffolk County FLATBUSH AVE, Brooklyn SEVENTH AVE/ADAM CLAYTON POWELL JR BLVD, Manhattan FIRST AVE, Manhattan OCEAN PKWY, Brooklyn () () UNION TPK, Queens County QUEENS BLVD, Queens County () NORTHERN BLVD, Queens County () TH AVE/WICKS RD/CR-, Suffolk County () ROUTE (VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY), Suffolk County

Most Dangerous Roads for Walking And How States Can Make them Safer. Route 110, Long Island, New York Image by Dougtone

Most Dangerous Roads for Walking And How States Can Make them Safer Route 110, Long Island, New York Image by Dougtone Tri-State Transportation Campaign February 2013 Introduction Key Findings More than