Description: Every day in New York, people die and are seriously injured in traffic crashes, while crash victims and their families are denied basic rights. We have the tools to cure this epidemic. What we need is bold and immediate action.
Transportation Alternatives supports Black Lives Matter. What does this mean in relation to our advocacy? It means a new way of thinking about the safety and accessibility of New York City's streets and sidewalks \u2014 one that recognizes the intersection of systemic racism in policing and inequitable access to safe streets and transportation options.
Traffic fatalities and speeding are on the rise. On average, crashes kill three New Yorkers daily and seriously injure hundreds more with life-long consequences. In New York State, traffic fatalities are up 20% since the pandemic began.
The traffic violence epidemic impacts hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers every year and costs New York State $15 billion annually. We have the tools to cure this crisis. What we need is bold and immediate action from lawmakers.