New York state lawmakers are poised to pass 'Sammy's Law,' a bill that allows New York City to reduce speed limits to 20 mph on most streets. Named after a Brooklyn boy who died due to a speeding driver over a decade ago, the legislation aims to enhance public safety. The bill's passage has seen significant support from various stakeholders, including Borough President Richards, who played a crucial role, and the NYC Council, which is set to vote on the measure. Advocates and families have been pivotal in pushing for the law, emphasizing its potential to save lives and prevent further traffic-related fatalities.
New York City will get the authority to lower the speed limit to 20 miles per hour on most streets in the five boroughs. Read more: https://t.co/5EQdi5d0KA https://t.co/qQeN1IZ1YU
Since day one @NYCMayor and his administration have worked hard to ensure New Yorkers are safe on our streets. Sammy's Law will save lives, and controlling speed limits on our streets is an important tool to prevent any more senseless tragedies. https://t.co/IY84V4qKVP
Great work! Excellent advocacy to save our children and protect our pedestrians! The children and families of the Bronx are grateful for your leadership! 🙏🙏 #SammysLaw. https://t.co/7VqBDa9QnG
With Sammy's Law in the State budget, NYC is closer to making our streets safer. The @NYCCouncil will now be authorized to take a vote to lower speed limits on our streets. I am eager to vote YES. #EndTrafficViolence https://t.co/LsTALXPP8g
All the organizers and families who managed to transform their pain into a sense of purpose deserve all the credit. Sammy's Law is going to save lives!!!! https://t.co/uiD3bGQTBW
Let’s goooooo!! Big shout out to everyone in Albany who has fought for #SammysLaw, a key piece of vital public safety infrastructure! https://t.co/unUXK8bao9
Huge shoutout to @QnsBPRichards for his work to getting Sammy's Law across the finish line! New York City needs control over its speed limits, and Borough President Richards was instrumental in bringing that power back to NYC. https://t.co/TLrlJiwuOW
New York state lawmakers are set to pass "Sammy's Law," allowing New York City to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The bill is named after a Brooklyn boy who was killed by a speeding driver more than 10 years ago. @LoriB_NY reports. https://t.co/6JOCaEFaNv