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Albany 2012: Lawmakers Strike Out on Safe Streets and Transit

By Brad Aaron | Jun 26, 2012 | 5 Comments

Albany lawmakers had several opportunities during the 2012 session to come through for transit riders, pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. They came up short on every count. A bill targeted at NYPD’s self-imposed ban on citing motorists for careless driving passed the State Senate transportation committee but did not come to a vote in the full […]

Bid to Lift NYPD Ban on Careless Driving Tickets Clears Senate Committee

By Brad Aaron | Jun 6, 2012 | 5 Comments

Legislation targeted at NYPD’s self-imposed ban on citing motorists for careless driving has passed the State Senate transportation committee. The bill, introduced by Brooklyn Democrat Dan Squadron, would amend Hayley and Diego’s Law by explicitly stating that officers may issue tickets to drivers who harm pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users whether or not […]

No More Excuses: Albany Bill Tells NYPD How to Enforce Careless Driving

By Brad Aaron | May 24, 2012 | 8 Comments

At the February City Council hearing on NYPD traffic enforcement, council members and the public learned that a driver who injures a pedestrian or cyclist in New York City is not normally cited under the state vulnerable user laws unless an officer witnesses the violation. NYPD officials said department protocol prohibits precinct officers from issuing tickets […]

Community Board 3 Approves Delancey Street Safety Improvements

By Ben Fried | Mar 29, 2012 | 6 Comments

Manhattan Community Board 3 signed off on a package of safety improvements for deadly Delancey Street Tuesday night, according to State Senator Daniel Squadron’s office. The plan, presented by NYC DOT in February, narrows the crossing distance at 14 out of 19 intersections between the Williamsburg Bridge and the Bowery, but doesn’t substantially alter signal […]

After Hearing, Vallone and Vacca Support Strengthening Careless Driving Law

By Noah Kazis | Feb 15, 2012 | 11 Comments

This morning’s City Council hearing on traffic crash investigations is already having an impact. Public Safety Committee Chair Peter Vallone, Jr. and Transportation Committee Chair James Vacca announced today that they will introduce a resolution in support of Albany legislation to make it clear that the police can enforce the state’s careless driving law. Right […]

With Hayley and Diego’s Law Unenforced, Sponsors Aim to Strengthen Law

By Noah Kazis | Feb 14, 2012 | 2 Comments

In 2010, State Senator Dan Squadron and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh stood on the corner of Essex and Delancey Streets to tell motorists: “Careless driving is unacceptable.” Said Kavanagh, “You can suffer serious consequences.” A year later, however, the new enforcement tool the two legislators were touting, Hayley and Diego’s Law, had gone almost entirely […]

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