Traffic fatalities have significantly increased during the first nine months of 2024, with data showing 193 deaths and serious injuries to over 2,300 individuals, making it one of the worst years in recent history.
Elizabeth Adams emphasized the need for urgent actions: 'We need Gov. Hochul to get cars and trucks off our streets by starting congestion pricing,' highlighting the urgency of implementing safer transportation policies.
Transportation Alternatives noted that the recent statistics show a worrying rise in pedestrian injuries across all boroughs, particularly indicating an alarming 21% increase in Queens compared to the previous year.
Calls for change from advocacy groups are clear: 'We need Mayor Adams to get the NYC Streets Plan back on track', pushing for legislative advancements to improve street safety for all New Yorkers.
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