The majority on the Traffic and Transportation Committee of Bronx Community Board 8 objected to the DOT's proposed .75-mile-long "road diet," which would provide a treatment similar to the one it successfully installed across the Bronx on Morris Park Avenue.
Today's bout is a battle between Bronx champions, the 41st Precinct, and the Manhattan champs at the 24th Precinct. One precinct really brought its "A" game. The other did not.
Two progressive state pols want to require would-be drivers to do what they — believe it or not — do not currently have to do before getting their license: practice driving with a professional driving instructor.
"It's just unbelievable that we are here trying to convince Albany to give us the speed cameras we need that has proven to be successful. The numbers are so clear on how these cameras are helping us," Adams said.