""My community board puts safety and quality-of-life above someone getting somewhere fast in a car," said Janet Liff, a member of Manhattan CB2. "It just sends a very clear message what our priorities are.""
""It's clear that New Yorkers are asking for lower speeds on their streets and I think this is really good momentum for us to continue working towards making the whole city safe," said Alexis Sfikas, an organizer for Families for Safe Streets."
"Research has shown that slower car speeds can mean life or death for crash victims. There is a 45-percent chance of serious injury for a pedestrian when a driver hits them at 30 mph. That chance drops to 5 percent when the driver is piloting the car at 20 mph."
Eight community boards in New York City have requested the designation of their districts as 'slow zones' with 20 mph speed limits. This initiative aims to prioritize safety over speed, especially in light of research indicating that slower speeds significantly reduce the likelihood of serious injuries to pedestrians. The push gained momentum after Manhattan Community Board 2 unanimously passed a resolution. Other community boards have also supported similar requests, reflecting a growing demand among New Yorkers for safer streets.
Read at Streetsblog New York City
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