Following the tragic death of 49-year-old Luis Cruz, struck by an e-bike in Brooklyn, advocates from Transportation Alternatives are urging New York City leaders to reform street infrastructure and address dangerous work standards set by delivery apps. The incident highlights a growing crisis, as recent statistics show multiple pedestrian fatalities within the year. Activists emphasize the need for safety regulations to protect both pedestrians and delivery workers from the pressures of unregulated delivery app practices that contribute to unsafe driving conditions.
"We are devastated to learn of the death of a 49-year-old pedestrian on Friday. Nineteen pedestrians and one person riding a bike have been killed on New York City's unsafe streets in just the first 79 days of the year."
"The truth is that no one gets into a car or e-bike on their way to do delivery work looking to harm another human being - but unregulated delivery app companies push workers to make deliveries faster or risk losing their job."
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