The Adams administration marked record-low traffic fatalities for the first half of 2025, announcing the figure at 87, which ties with a previous low. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez credited design innovations, particularly mentioning the new protected bike lane on Tenth Avenue, as vital for safety. However, his statements contradicted ongoing legal efforts to dismantle a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, largely due to pressure from local vocal opponents. This apparent policy inconsistency raises questions about the commitment to safety versus community opposition.
Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez proclaimed that "design is the answer," pointing to the new bike lane, and said his agency is guided by "the value and commitment to reimagine our streets." He emphasized that "at the age of 60 I do this work not to be popular," indicating a dedication to public safety over popularity, and urged for the courage to uphold principles that protect lives, stating, "we have to have courage because we know that lives depend on it."
Rodriguez's optimistic remarks about low traffic fatalities coincided with his agency's legal argument advocating for the removal of protected bike lanes, particularly in response to vocal opposition from local communities.
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