In response to a recent hit-and-run that injured a child in North Riverdale, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz and Council Member Eric Dinowitz are renewing calls for the Department of Transportation (DOT) to install more speed bumps and stop signs in the neighborhood. The hit-and-run occurred at a problematic intersection that has seen multiple traffic incidents. The DOT has previously denied similar requests, despite locals supporting the push for increased safety. The lawmakers highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures, particularly as the neighborhood has experienced 20 traffic injuries since 2020.
This incident makes it painfully clear that the Department of Transportation's inaction has put our community members' safety at risk, said city officials in their letter.
Both lawmakers highlighted that since 2020, there have been 20 traffic injuries in the area, indicating a critical need for traffic calming measures.
After the hit-and-run incident, the lawmakers are urging the DOT to reconsider their previous denials and implement necessary traffic safety measures.
A DOT spokesperson acknowledged that they are reviewing the hit-and-run circumstances but did not clarify the criteria for adding stop signs or speed bumps.
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