Tuesday, July 10, 2012

DOT to Create "Neighborhood Slow Zone" proposed by Assemblyman Dinowitz for Independence Avenue


     The NYC Department of Transportation announced tod, ay that it will implement a “Neighborhood Slow Zone” that was proposed by Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz for Independence Avenue and several surrounding streets.  Assemblyman Dinowitz submitted an application for the Neighborhood Slow Zone last November with the support of Council Member Oliver Koppell, State Senator Adriano Espaillat, the captain of the 50th Police Precinct, members of the community board, and the parents associations of several schools.

    The Neighborhood Slow Zone will include many important traffic safety modifications for the area, including a 20 miles-per-hour speed limit, speed bumps, markings, and signs and gateways indicating the presence of the Slow Zone.  The Slow Zone will help remedy the dangerous traffic situation on Independence Avenue, which is home to several schools, houses of worship, a library, and a public park.

     “I am delighted that the City has agreed to my proposal for a Neighborhood Slow Zone.  The safety of all people in our community must come first.  This is possible because we put together a coalition of leaders in our community to support this proposal, including Council Member Koppell, Senator Espaillat, Captain Burke of the 50th Precinct, and members of the community board and parents associations.  I am confident that the slower speed limit combined with additional signage and speed bumps will result in fewer accidents and make our community safer,” said Assemblyman Dinowitz.
 
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