The NYPD's new policy criminalizing cycling has triggered outrage among progressive City Council members and advocates, such as Los Deliveristas Unidos. The policy transitioned cycling violations from traffic tickets to criminal summonses requiring court appearances, which critics argue jeopardizes immigrant workers. While Council Speaker Adrienne Adams insists on further discussions, she has refrained from condemning the policy. Progressives highlight the need for a legislative protest against the policy, which was implemented without prior consultation with the City Council.
"Discussions are ongoing because there are many many points of view, be they positive or not. So we will continue to discuss this very important subject."
"I don't think that there is any value to criminalizing cyclists who are cycling lawfully."
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