A weekly roundup of good deeds, missteps, heroic feats and epic failures in the tri-state region and beyond.

WINNERS

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (CT) — During his walk across the Nutmeg State, Senator Murphy got a firsthand look at the state’s most dangerous road and promised to address pedestrian safety this Congressional session.

New York City Councilmember Antonio Reynoso — Councilmember Reynoso called on the Department of Transportation to prioritize safer transit, bike and pedestrian travel along Grand Street in Williamsburg.

Great Britain Olympic cyclists — The Olympic medalist team penned a letter to United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May calling for increased funding for protected bike lanes.

LOSERS

Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins — Dinkins is being sued for leaving the scene of a crash after striking a bicyclist with his car on the Upper East Side last June.

New York City bike commuters – A half-mile stretch of the Hudson River Greenway–the nation’s busiest bikeway–will be closed during rush hour tonight due to “NYPD safety/security measures” during a presidential candidate forum on the Intrepid. People driving vehicles nearby on 12th Avenue, however, may carry on as usual.