Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about State Legislature

Thank Simcha Felder and Senate Republicans for Obstructing Life-Saving Speed Cameras

By Brad Aaron | Jul 5, 2017 | 4 Comments

The State Senate bill to expand New York City’s speed camera program did not pass in part because of opposition from Brooklyn rep Simcha Felder, according to a Senate source familiar with the negotiations.

Senate lawmakers sided with speeding drivers over parents whose children died in traffic. Photo: @carolinesampo

Behind Closed Doors, State Senators Sentence New Yorkers to Death by Speeding

By Brad Aaron | Jun 29, 2017 | 6 Comments

A small group of senators reportedly obstructed a vote on a bill that would have expanded New York City's speed camera program, effectively guaranteeing more New Yorkers will be injured and killed by speeding motorists.

Speed cameras have dramatically reduced speeding where they've been installed, but without action from Albany, most NYC school zones won't be protected. Photo: NYC Mayor's Office

A Phone Call Today to Your State Senator Could Prevent Deadly Speeding and Save Lives

By Ben Fried | Jun 27, 2017 | 2 Comments

Tomorrow the State Senate can make up for its inaction during the regular 2017 legislative session and vote to expand New York City's automated enforcement program, but it won't happen without public pressure.

On Transit and Street Safety, Albany Laid a Goose Egg in 2017

By Brad Aaron | Jun 26, 2017 | 3 Comments

Back in February we asked safe streets and transit advocates what they wanted to see state legislators get done in 2017. The session has now come and gone, and lawmakers have delivered on none of those initiatives. Here's our recap of Albany's 2017 so far. Read it and weep.

Senate Republicans Marty Golden and Andrew Lanza.

State Senate Fails to Act After Assembly Approves Speed Camera Expansion

By David Meyer | Jun 22, 2017 | 3 Comments

The State Senate adjourned its 2017 session last night without taking action on a bill to expand the use of speed cameras near schools.

Members of Families for Safe Streets in Albany last month with speed camera bill sponsors Deborah Glick and Jose Peralta and DOT Commissioner Polly Trottenberg. Photo: David Meyer

Assembly Passes Speed Cam Legislation — Now Up to State Senate to Protect New Yorkers From Deadly Speeding

By Brad Aaron | Jun 21, 2017 | 1 Comment

The Assembly has passed legislation to expand New York City’s speed camera program. Now the State Senate can make streets safer around more city schools.

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