New York – A new study shows that senior pedestrian deaths are highest in downstate New York.
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Brooklyn came in second and Nassau County on Long Island came in third.
The study was conducted between 2006-2008 by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign. It examined 37 counties in Connecticut, New Jersey and downstate New York.
Although people between the ages of 65 and 70 make up only 17 percent of the population in New York City, Westchester County and Long Island, the study found they account for 42 percent of pedestrian fatalities.
for some nutty reason I see the old man that barely walk with his cane try to outrun my car I have to pull emergency brake for them no wounder they get hit this dis obey all street lights these old mishgans should get tickets for j-walking crossing on red running over a in the middle of the avenue with the stick cane only new york has such domb old man that’s why they get hit tickets for all old people endangering there life what’s with the old lady walking down the street near the cars why can’t they walk on sidewalks????????????
As usual, another worthless waste of money.
Look at the different lifestyles and population densities. How many old people walk vs. drive? How do the traffic patterns compare – one-way vs. two-streets? How close are amenities? What about traffic light patterns?
They have to make red lights last longer so the elderly have enough time to cross the street. I’ve seen many senior citizens start out when the light was red and the light changed to green when they were only 2/3 across.
The reason for this is that New York does not enforce traffic laws, J-walking laws, pedestrian crossing laws, etc. They’re too busy giving parking tickets!
I think a major problem is cars turning on green without letting the pedestrian go first when by law the pedestrian has priority.