Your support will help make Sammy's Law a reality
We’re so close to passing Sammy’s Law — and we need your help.
Sammy’s Law would finally give New York City the power to set its own speed limits and, save lives.
We're grateful that the New York State Senate joined Gov. Hochul and included Sammy's Law in its budget proposal.
Now, we need the State Assembly to join them and pass a final budget that includes Sammy's Law to finally give New York City the power to set its own speed limits. Rally with us at 10 a.m., Friday, March 15, on the Upper West Side to demand that our legislators include Sammy's Law in the 2024 legislative budget.
Lower speed limits have saved lives in cities like London, Seattle, Toronto, and even here in New York City. By passing Sammy's Law, we can create safer and more livable streets for everyone
THREE THINGS TO KNOW
Today’s State of the City announcement is great news for our streets. To meet our city’s climate goals and shift trips out of cars, this administration needs to meet the mandates of the NYC Streets Plan. Small, piecemeal measures are not enough — we need to scale street safety and transit improvement projects in every neighborhood. Without these projects actually moving forward, we’ll never meet the plan’s goals in the timeline New Yorkers deserve or the law requires. The proposed tracker will provide the accountability needed to ensure our city follows the legal mandates and implements life-saving street design changes. We thank Speaker Adams for her leadership on this issue and applaud her commitment to making it easier and more affordable by expanding Fair Fares eligibility to more New Yorkers.
Calls for universal daylighting grow after TA members demand action. Manhattan's Community Board 7 became the 10th community board to pass a resolution in support of universal daylighting — calling for the city to prioritize safety and visibility over parking. TA’s Manhattan Activist Committee worked tirelessly with partners and neighbors to rally support for this important measure. Their passionate efforts to create awareness about the benefits of universal daylighting have been instrumental in bringing this issue to the forefront of people's minds.
In the news. Here's what we're reading this week:
The Plate Task Force — “the Ghostbusters” — will be deployed to target fake license plates used to avoid tolls, Gothamist reports.
New York City's Vision Zero program has improved pedestrian safety over the past decade, according to Bloomberg, but there's more work to do.
Indian battery powered Tuk-tuks could revolutionize deliveries in Hell’s Kitchen by using a vehicle size between a delivery bike and truck, reports W42ST.
The City Council has passed a bill mandating cruise ships to connect to shore power instead of burning diesel fuel while idling in port, amNY reports.
TWO THINGS TO DO
Start your weekend with our Bedford Walk and Talk event this Saturday! We'll kick off at Bedford Avenue and Dean Street, then walk up to Flushing while discussing ways to enhance safety along the route. Along the journey, we'll hear from community leaders advocating for safety improvements on Bedford Avenue. This walk covers the section Mayor Adams pledged to enhance, and we need your support to make it a reality. Take action today by signing our petition and join us for our weekend walk.
Join our upcoming community workshop for the Harlem River Greenway. The city is working on route alternatives for the Harlem River Greenway. The project will connect Bronx residents to their waterfront and offer a 7-mile biking and walking route from Van Cortlandt Park to Randall’s Island Park. Join DOT in the Bronx for a second round of workshops to help shape a greenway plan that meets the needs of the community. Get more details about the workshop.
ONE ACTION TO TAKE NOW
Sign our petition for the Central Harlem Bikeway. The fully-protected bike lane along Adam Clayton Powell will create a safe and equitable transportation route between Manhattan and the Bronx — prioritizing health, climate, and mobility. Let's make our neighborhood a safer and cleaner place by promoting sustainable transportation instead of gas-guzzling cars. Sign our petition and pave the way toward a healthier community.
P.S. See how Spatial Equity NYC reveals inequalities in the Bronx. The Bronx has the highest number of childhood asthma-related emergency room visits — and it’s no surprise that Bronx Community Board 1, for example, has the second-highest rate of serious traffic injuries. These inequities don’t exist in a vacuum — how our public space is used, or disused, leads to vastly-different outcomes across the city. The latest version of Spatial Equity NYC provides a better understanding of the challenges faced by New York City neighborhoods and offers solutions to address these issues.
