New York State needs safe streets now.
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 increased 20% during the initial years of the pandemic and continue to be above pre-pandemic levels.
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.
…but we know how to make our streets safe.
The New York State Safe Streets Coalition advocates for passage and implementation of the SAFE Streets Package, a set of life-saving bills that will address the crisis on our roadways.