A recent report from New York City's Department of Transportation reveals a consistent failure to meet required benchmarks for redesigning streets for bikes, buses, and pedestrians, mainly due to insufficient resources and political interference. This marks the third consecutive year that the agency has fallen short of its mandated goals, particularly in establishing new protected bike lanes and bus lanes. Former DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg emphasized the necessity for more funding and a revamped public engagement model, highlighting ongoing challenges that hinder the agency's effectiveness under Mayor Adams's leadership.
"The bill's vast new operational requirements would necessitate significant additional funding from the city budget, which we estimate to be several billion dollars..."
"DOT last year fell short of hitting the mandates for new protected bike lanes... the third straight year that the agency did not meet the requirements."
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