NYC Traffic Fatality Figures Released: Lowest Level in 100 Years

http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/01/29/city-numbers-show-highest-cyclist-death-toll-in-eight-years/

"In a media release today, Mayor Bloomberg said, "We consider safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers a matter of public health -- like smoking or obesity -- that deserves our full attention. And while the final 2007 traffic fatality statistics were nothing short of incredible, we will continue to find new ways to bring them down even more."