The New York legislature passed a $254-million budget while discarding safety proposals from Gov. Hochul that aimed to make roadways safer, particularly for children. Notably, a proposal to ban parking at corners near elementary schools, referred to as "daylighting," was rejected. Critics argue that such measures could reduce accidents, especially since a large percentage of pedestrian fatalities occur at intersections. Legislators decided against it to allow for collaboration with the city on broader safety enhancements, although this has raised concerns about the effectiveness of alternative strategies being proposed.
'The legislature rejected Hochul's proposal to force New York City to ban parking at corners near elementary schools, a long-established safety method called "daylighting" because it clears sightlines for drivers and pedestrians.'
'Even thought the city Department of Transportation says that 59 percent of pedestrian fatalities and 77 percent of pedestrian traffic injuries occur at intersections, the agency has testified against universal daylighting, claiming that it makes some intersections more dangerous.'
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