In New York City, blocked sightlines caused by parked cars at intersections present safety hazards for pedestrians. To address this issue, the City Council is considering a universal daylighting bill that would restrict parking near intersections. However, the Department of Transportation cites the potential cost of implementing this across all 40,000 intersections in the city to be around $3 billion. This bleak financial outlook raises questions about feasibility and pedestrian safety amidst rising concerns over urban traffic conditions.
At a meeting of the City Council's Transportation Committee on Monday to discuss a 'universal daylighting bill' that would prohibit drivers from parking within 20 feet of an intersection, the DOT testified that it would cost $3 billion to install infrastructure at every one of New York City's 40,000 intersections to prevent drivers from parking there.
So you inch your body-and the stroller you're pushing or the dog you're walking-out into the road to get a clear glimpse, praying that a driver, who cannot see you because of those very same parked cars, isn't barreling into your path.
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