You’ve heard it from Mayor Bill de Blasio, from Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and in the outrage of people across the city. But what is it? And what will it take to make it happen?
Vision Zero is the rallying cry of a growing movement of New Yorkers. It’s a goal for New York City -- no New Yorker should be killed or injured by traffic.
More than 70,000 New Yorkers are killed and injured every year on New York City streets. The carnage is caused by traffic crashes and traffic crashes are preventable. Reaching Vision Zero will require people demanding changes in all corners of the city and participation on all levels of the political process.
From the State Senate to your community board, we will need to convince elected and appointed officials to make bold decisions to match this bold idea. The fight for new bike lanes and public plazas, better crosswalks and the expansion of Select Bus Service and Citi Bike will be part of the Vision Zero equation too. And most importantly, your involvement will make all the difference.
Vision Zero is a big idea, standing on the shoulders of giant changes. To reach Vision Zero, we will fight for laws that save lives and streets that are built for the people who use them. And we’re relying on you to get involved.
With State Senators and Assembly members who’ve joined the movement for Vision Zero, we will introduce legislation to keep dangerous drivers off the road and to create punishments that make drivers think twice before being reckless in their car or truck.
Lower Speed Limit: New Yorkers will be in control of their own destiny after this “home rule” bill passes, making us -- not the State Legislature -- the decider on New York City’s speed limit and more.
Suspended Licenses: When a New Yorker is killed or seriously injured by a driver with a suspended license, the driver will go to jail, once Senator Michael Gianaris passes this bill.
Careless Drivers: If there’s evidence of a moving violation, the NYPD can ticket the driver even if no officer witnessed the crash, once Senator Daniel Squadron and Assembly Member Brian Kavanagh pass this bill.
Streets for People
With activists committees in every borough, we are working with community boards and City Hall to identify streets where biking and walking are unsafe, and then demand changes to turn these streets toward Vision Zero.
Speed Limits: More New Yorkers are killed in crashes caused by speeding than anything else, so the expansion of a 20 mph speed limit, automated speed enforcement cameras and public plazas will slow drivers to save lives.
Biking & Walking: With the increased installation of bikes lanes, wide sidewalks and safe crosswalks, traffic crashes will drop.
Public Transportation: By installing Citi Bike stations and Select Bus Service routes in more neighborhoods, public transportation will be the priority on more New York City streets, and a real choice for more New Yorkers.
You
In 2014, you and your neighborhood matter more than ever. You have skills that could change the status quo of streets in your neighborhood. What can you do for your neighborhood?
Just choose your borough to sign a petition about a local campaign or to get started at the next local activist meeting.
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