As NYC seeks more authority over its own traffic laws, a new report found that 2021 saw 273 traffic-related deaths, the most since 2013. With 42 traffic-related deaths in 2022 so far, this year is currently pacing 58% higher than the same period last year.
to set speed limits, oversee school zone speed cameras, and increase coverage of red-light cameras and cameras for bus lane violations.
The report, analyzing data from the city Transportation Department, noted that 2021 saw 273 traffic-related deaths, the most since 2013. With 42 traffic-related fatalities in 2022 so far, this year is currently pacing 58% higher than the same period last year. Further: "February 2022, with 23 fatalities, was the deadliest February in New York City since at least 2008 — the earliest date where public records are available.
While red-light violations dropped between 2018 and 2020, last year saw 567,062 violations, the highest since 2014 when the . And with 150 red-light cameras in New York City, Transportation Alternatives argues it leaves 99% of intersections "unprotected" since there are a total of 13,250 intersections with traffic lights and no cameras.at red-light camera locations, compared to a three-year period before New York City installed cameras," according to the report.
Furthermore, the report found, home rule would allow New York City to turn school zone speed cameras on throughout the day,
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