"The AARP grant underscores the importance of transforming Canal Street into a safer, more accessible space for everyone, especially seniors," said Emily Jacobi, TA's Manhattan organizer.
"Canal Street is a Vision Zero priority corridor for the Department of Transportation, but the community has seen little in the way of improvement. There is not a single issue related to safe streets and sidewalks that is not highlighted by the conditions on Canal Street."
Aging New Yorkers comprise 15 percent of the general population, but 45 percent of pedestrian fatalities in the Canal corridor, Jacobi said.
Canal Street has experienced 10 traffic fatalities and 700 reported injuries since the implementation of Vision Zero priority in 2014.
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