"We're going to see the kind of development of protected bike lanes and protected bus lanes across the city that we haven't seen in many years. I'm fully confident in my DOT commissioner in ensuring that that is not only a vision, but that is also something that we pursue and that we deliver."
"Flynn on Tuesday seconded a controversial DOT study released under former Mayor Eric Adams that argued that universal daylighting without 'hardened' objects such as bike racks in the newly cleared area made pedestrians less safe - contradicting piles of research from across the county."
"You know, earlier I was asked, 'What's the difference in the previous administration's commitment to sidewalk sheds, this administration's commitment to sidewalk sheds?' I think you will find the difference in politics comes down to the results, comes down to whether you can deliver on this vision."
Mayor Mamdani publicly backed DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn after Flynn sided with department insiders opposing the mayor's campaign promise to implement universal daylighting—removing parking at every intersection to improve street safety. Flynn endorsed a controversial DOT study from the Adams administration claiming universal daylighting without hardened objects like bike racks reduces pedestrian safety, contradicting extensive research. The DOT acknowledged the study's limitations. During his campaign, Mamdani pledged to oppose DOT's position, but as mayor, he shifted tone, emphasizing results over specific commitments while promising safer streets for New Yorkers.
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