"The proposed rule change allows cyclists to turn right on a red light after a full stop and if no pedestrians are present, enhancing safety by improving visibility to drivers."
"The rule change aims to encourage cycling by reducing the number of times a bike rider must slow down from speed, stop, and then huff and puff back to cruising speed."
"Despite multiple announcements about the implementation of these rules, the Department of Transportation has not provided clear reasons for the delays in their enactment."
The Department of Transportation aims to change city rules to allow cyclists to legally make right turns on red lights and pass through stop signals at T-intersections. These changes, sought since the de Blasio administration, are intended to enhance cyclist safety and encourage cycling by minimizing stops. Although initially set to take effect in 2021, the implementation has faced delays without clear explanations. The new mayor's cycling habits may influence the renewed push for these regulations.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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