The bills will speed up part of its response to serious car crashes and will attempt to slow down drivers in parts of the city with large amounts of older New Yorkers.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Traffic calming devices that are designed to slow down traffic will now be mandated in parts of the five boroughs where a large number of senior citizens reside as the city plans to speed up part of its response to serious — and fatal — car crashes.“Behind every crash is a family and a community impacted by this violence,” Speaker Adrienne Adams said before voting on the measures.
Since the pandemic, the number of people killed by motorists in the city each year has risen. But the number of deaths is still down from a decade ago, before former Mayor Bill de BlasioBoth bills passed unanimously and now head to Mayor Eric Adams’ office. “The legislation would increase transparency, aid collaboration and help prevent traffic violence,” said Jumaane Williams, the city's public advocate and“It's important to be clear that these bills represent a foundation. Definitely not a finish line.”
“This is a matter of great concern,” said Joseph, who sponsored the other bill on senior pedestrian zones. “And it is our duty as this Council to take action to protect our most vulnerable residents.”
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