James Vacca
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Q&A With City Council Transportation Chair Jimmy Vacca
This January, Bronx City Council Member Jimmy Vacca took over the transportation committee from outgoing chair John Liu.
May 4, 2010
Bill to Release Street Safety Data Gains Steam Over NYPD Objections
Legislation that would compel the NYPD to open some of its traffic safety data to the public got a big boost today, when City Council public safety committee chair Peter Vallone Jr. announced his support at a hearing on the bill. The hearing was marked by a tense confrontation between council members and police officials who refused to concede that New Yorkers have a right to such information.
April 28, 2010
Council Members Vow to Back AARP Pedestrian Safety Goals
Electeds and other officials gathered with representatives from AARP today to pledge support for street improvements and to call on Albany to pass complete streets legislation.
April 19, 2010