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    In NYC, Cycling Deaths Increase But Gears Turn Slowly On Safety Measures

    A recent surge in cyclist deaths in NYC has called into question whether cities are taking the necessary steps to keep cyclists safe. Cities are adapting but cyclists say not quickly enough.
    by Aubri Juhasz Aug 14, 2019 6 minutes
    Eight people have been killed in New York while riding their bikes since June, bringing the total number of deaths so far this year to 19. Above a memorial to one of the cyclists killed, Robyn Hightman.

    Jennie Jo Marine is 49 years old and has lived in New York City for her entire life. During her more than 20 years working as a bike messenger, she has been in more traffic accidents than she can count.

    She's flown up on windshields and has been sucked underneath vehicles. Some of her most frequent accidents have been doorings — when a bicyclist is struck by an abruptly opened car door or rides into one that has been left open.

    During her most recent dooring — almost a year ago — she injured her shoulder and broke her collarbone. She is still recovering and has had to cut down her bike messenger work from full-time to part-time in order to heal.

    But, Marine says she's one of the lucky ones. Despite all of her accidents, she is still alive.

    Is it making a difference?

    In New York City, eight people have been killed while riding their bikes since June, bringing the total number of deaths so

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