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But, even during a particularly difficult session in the New York state legislature this year, Transportation Alternatives managed to pull out several notable victories. According to the NYC-based advocacy organization, state lawmakers in Albany passed two bills that will make cyclists’ and pedestrians’ commutes “safer and speedier.” “The bus lane enforcement camera provision included in the State Budget and pending legislation that will establish penalties for reckless and careless drivers who claim the lives of vulnerable street users are huge breakthroughs in their issue areas,” the advocates note in their latest newsletter. “They each represent real progress, demonstrate the prowess of Transportation Alternatives’ Albany operations and punctuate the growing strength of our organization.” And it takes a little muscle to get things done. According to T.A., state legislators can see upwards of 18,000 proposed bills each year. Barely nine percent of those pass and only a tiny sliver are issue-oriented measures, like provisions pertaining to biking and walking. “That we managed to fight for, and pass, two bills in this notoriously nasty and crowded session is truly remarkable,” T.A. says. Read more about their legislative campaigns.
Posted by Carolyn S on August 03, 2010
Tags: vulnerable user, transportation alternatives, state legislature, new york city, new york, legislative campaign, bus cameras, albany 0 comments | View comments |
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