Plan for Pedestrian-Friendly New York City Streets
Last week we posted a blog concerning the NYC Pedestrian Safety Study conducted by the New York City Department of Transportation. Based on the study's findings, the DOT has made several action plan recommendations to continue to drive down pedestrian traffic fatalities and ensure New York City truly has world class streets that are safe for everyone. This plan includes, the installation of countdown pedestrian signals at 1,500 intersections around the city, re-engineering 60 miles of streets for greater pedestrian safety, according to corridor crash data and 20 intersections for pedestrian safety on major Manhattan two-way streets in an effort to make traffic congested streets pedestrian friendly. Additionally, the DOT is set to launch a pilot program to test the safety performance of neighborhood 20 mph zones and implement a pilot program to improve viability at left turns along avenues in Manhattan. With the launch of these action plans New York City streets might in fact one day become among the safest in the world, or so the DOT hopes so. The lawyers at Levine & Slavit have decades of experience handling personal injury claims including those involving auto accidents. For over 50 years spanning 3 generations, we have obtained results for satisfied clients. We have offices in Manhattan and Long Island, handling cases in New York City, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and surrounding areas. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Levine & Slavit for their help. To learn more, watch our videos.