Residents of Greenpoint and Williamsburg have petitioned the Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit from 25 to 20 mph, marking a key community-driven safety initiative. Following a narrow 18-15 vote by Community Board 1, which reflects strong local support, this proposal leverages Sammy's Law to create safer streets as Brooklyn sees alarming traffic fatalities and injuries. With the area ranking highly for traffic-related deaths and injuries, local officials stress the urgency for a speedy implementation of the proposed slow zone.
Supporters of safe streets are getting antsy and expressing frustration at the lack of progress on establishing slow zones in NYC, particularly in Brooklyn.
The community board vote was tight, reflecting the controversy around the speed limit reduction, showing a split in opinion among local residents and representatives.
The community of Greenpoint and Williamsburg has among the highest fatalities and injuries in Brooklyn, making the case for a reduced speed limit essential.
Elected officials argue that the neighborhoods cannot wait for safer street configurations, emphasizing urgency in light of the alarming traffic safety statistics.
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