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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