A study being used by the DOT to oppose parking restrictions around intersections has major flaws in its methodology, specifically in how it categorizes hydrant zones and bus stops as proxies for universal daylighting. This misrepresentation could negatively impact safety decisions in New York City. Illegal parking blocking hydrants has been linked to emergency response failures, with recent incidents emphasizing the life-threatening consequences of blocked access. The report's conclusions based on these flawed proxies should not guide policy decisions regarding the proposed intersection parking ban in the city.
While parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is illegal, this is not a guarantee that the law is obeyed. To the contrary, blocked hydrants are a serious problem.
In theory, these spaces replicate the effects of universal daylighting. In reality, they are chronically blocked and fraught with conflict between road users.
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