On July 20, 2021, Washington Avenue in Kingston near Dutch Village apartments was the site of the tragic death of John “Host” Lynch, who was hit by a car while attempting to cross the street on his bike. The design of the street was clearly a significant factor in his death. The street is built like a highway, even though it lies within a residential area, and is only a couple blocks from a walkable neighborhood. Washington Avenue does not offer any pedestrian crossings for the 0.3 mile stretch between Quick Chek and Ulster Savings bank.
Safe Pass Ulster has just released a petition that urges the New York State Department of Transportation, the City of Kingston and Ulster County to redesign this stretch of Washington Avenue to make it a safe place for people who, either by choice or necessity, navigate the street by by foot, mobility device or bicycle.
Sign now! And please share.
Save the Date: Safe Pass Ulster will be observing Ulster County’s fourth annual World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on November 19, 2023 at 3 pm. The event will begin with a gathering at Pine Street and Broadway and will proceed by foot, bike and bus to the intersection of Spring St and Wurts St in Kingston. The event will honor Christine Tarasco and Sarah Edwards who were both killed by drivers in 2023, and will highlight the sites of their respective crashes.
Our own Tanya Garment was featured in an article about the new zoning code in Kingston, check it out!
The City of Kingston has officially joined NACTO, which provides support for cities in designing streets that are more safe, accessible and equitable.
Thank you so much Ella This is how we get justice for Host by fixing the injustices built into our roadways. It doesn’t need to be like this . Crashes not accidents if we know how to prevent them. The harm that is caused is entirely predictable and perpetuated by willful ignorance, or worse. Save the humans Kill The Stroad!