Since taking office in 2021, the City Council has been perceived as progressive; however, under Speaker Adrienne Adams, it has not prioritized roadway safety. An alarming number of traffic fatalities and injuries highlight the urgent need for effective transportation policies. Instead of implementing proven strategies to reduce traffic violence, the Council has focused on bills that appease car interests, such as requiring notification for repurposed parking spaces and creating unnecessary regulations for e-bikes. This shift shows a clear lack of commitment to pedestrian and cyclist safety in New York City.
When the City Council's current members took office in 2021, they were labeled "the most progressive" by some, but they have not prioritized road safety under Speaker Adrienne Adams.
Despite the 'progressive' label, Speaker Adams has stalled initiatives aimed at creating safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists, focusing instead on appeasing car-centric interests.
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