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On Transit and Street Safety, Albany Laid a Goose Egg in 2017
Back in February we asked safe streets and transit advocates what they wanted to see state legislators get done in 2017. The session has now come and gone, and lawmakers have delivered on none of those initiatives. Here's our recap of Albany's 2017 so far. Read it and weep.
June 26, 2017
State Senate Fails to Act After Assembly Approves Speed Camera Expansion
The State Senate adjourned its 2017 session last night without taking action on a bill to expand the use of speed cameras near schools.
June 22, 2017
Assembly Passes Speed Cam Legislation — Now Up to State Senate to Protect New Yorkers From Deadly Speeding
The Assembly has passed legislation to expand New York City’s speed camera program. Now the State Senate can make streets safer around more city schools.
June 21, 2017
Data Show NYC Speed Cameras Deter Speeding and Reduce Injuries
Speeding drops dramatically when cameras are activated, a DOT report says, and drivers who get a camera ticket don't usually get a second one.
June 12, 2017
De Blasio Joins Traffic Violence Victims to Call on Albany to Allow More NYC Speed Cameras
Eighty-five percent of crashes resulting in injuries or deaths in NYC occurred in areas where speed cameras are not permitted, according to a DOT report released today.
June 9, 2017
It’s Time for the State Senate to Step Up and Protect New Yorkers From Speeding Drivers
With this year's legislative session drawing to a close, Families for Safe Streets and Transportation Alternatives will hold a rally on Friday calling on Albany to allow NYC to place more speed enforcement cameras around schools.
June 8, 2017
Tougher Penalties for Unlicensed Drivers Who Hurt and Kill People Now in Carl Heastie’s Hands
A bill to make it a felony to cause injury or death while driving without a valid license has passed the State Senate. Assembly Speaker Heastie can get it to Governor Cuomo's desk.
June 6, 2017
Move NY Campaign Says Toll Reform Can Bypass Albany — Is City Hall Listening?
A legal scholar says NYC has the authority to toll its own roads and bridges, which could raise revenue for transit.
June 5, 2017
Families for Safe Streets Tells Albany How More Speed Cameras Will Save Lives in NYC
Members of Families for Safe Streets and city officials trekked up to Albany yesterday to make the case for expanding New York City's automated speed enforcement program.
May 16, 2017
At Vision Zero Symposium, de Blasio Says He’ll Push Albany for More School Speed Cameras
Addressing Transportation Alternatives' Vision Zero Cities conference this morning, Mayor de Blasio restated his intent to expand the city's speed enforcement camera program this year, which requires approval from Albany.
May 3, 2017
