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Videos, graphics, news, and research from Transportation Alternatives’ work to reclaim New York City’s streets from cars.
Sammy’s Law gives New York City the power to set lower speed limits. Here are the first 60 streets to receive lower speed limits.
The announcement is a step in the right direction: Going from 25 mph to 20 mph speed limits will prevent crashes and make our streets safer for everyone using them, whether they're walking, biking, or driving.
TA Explains: What Does ‘Vehicle Miles Traveled’ Mean?
VMT measures the total number of miles traveled by all vehicles — a way of calculating traffic. In the congestion pricing zone, there are 70% more vehicle miles traveled than the city average.