Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Jumaane Williams

Bucking de Blasio, Speaker Candidates Support Congestion Pricing

By David Meyer | Nov 1, 2017 | 4 Comments

Mayor de Blasio is pulling out all the stops to frame congestion pricing as a "regressive tax," even though low-income New Yorkers stand to gain enormously. Not a single contender for council speaker is on the same page as the mayor. In a debate hosted by Crain's this morning, they all signaled support for congestion pricing, with a few caveats.

De Blasio Signs Right of Way and Bike Access Bills

By David Meyer | Sep 29, 2016 | 12 Comments

Following unanimous City Council votes earlier this month, Mayor de Blasio signed several bills yesterday with important implications for walking and biking in NYC. Public Advocate Letitia James’ Intro 997-A, now known as Local Law 115, amends the legal definition of pedestrians’ right of way so anyone who steps off the curb during the flashing “Don’t Walk” phase has […]

Three Bills Enhancing Bike Access to Buildings Get Council Approval

By David Meyer | Sep 14, 2016 | 16 Comments

This afternoon the City Council voted in favor of a package of bills aimed to improve bike access to commercial and residential buildings. The bills augment the 2009 Bicycle Access to Buildings Law, which required office building owners and managers to create bicycle access plans when tenants request them. That law had a number of limitations. For one, it only required access to freight […]

City Council Passes Home Rule Message for 25 MPH. Is Klein Listening?

By Stephen Miller | Jun 11, 2014 | 4 Comments

Update: The Daily News reports that Klein will be introducing legislation by the end of the week to lower speed limits to 25 mph only on streets with two lanes or less. Streets with more than two lanes would remain at 30 mph, and the local community board would be required to make a request for a […]

Jumaane Williams: Time to Tame the “East Flatbush Motorist Danger Zone”

By Brad Aaron | May 16, 2013 | 5 Comments

City Council Member Jumaane Williams yesterday called on the city to take action to improve traffic safety in East Flatbush, where hundreds of people have been injured and killed by reckless drivers in less than two years. The area targeted by Williams centers on Kings Highway, and is bounded by Utica Avenue and Ralph Avenue […]

Jumaane Williams Calls for Speed Cams in Wake of Toddler’s Death

By Brad Aaron | Apr 9, 2013 | 5 Comments

City Council Member Jumaane Williams has issued a statement calling for speed cameras and other traffic-calming measures following the death of Denim McLean, the 2-year-old killed by a curb-jumping driver in East Flatbush. Williams also says more motorists should be held responsible for crashes that result in death. This incident took place at the corner […]