On Thursday, September 26th, the New York City Council passed a bill that revokes cops' ability to ticket jaywalkers, which could definitely change the dynamic of one of the most walkable cities in the U.S.
We've supported legalizing jaywalking for years, and it's past time for the city to take this outdated policy off the books. Criminalizing jaywalking makes no one safer," Elizabeth Adams, Transportation Alternatives interim co-executive director, said in a statement.
According to data from the city, the vast majority of those ticketed for jaywalking are people of color, and bringing this bill to the forefront is an attempt to combat the disparity.
Although Adams vowed to allow his attorneys to handle the situation so he can continue his day-to-day work, it remains to be seen how the city's inner workings will be affected going forward.
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