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Margaret Forgione, First Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Transportation on Intro 95 and the feasibility of installing raised crosswalks, raised intersections, and speed reducers near schools

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3 min

Forgione explains the NYC Department of Transportation's ongoing efforts to enhance safety at intersections near schools by installing speed reducers, raised crosswalks, and other traffic calming measures.

  • DOT has installed numerous speed reducers near schools, exceeding the legal mandate
  • DOT has installed over 80 raised crosswalks, with 45% near schools, based on criteria like pedestrian injuries and proximity to schools
  • DOT is exploring raised intersections for some upcoming capital projects, but they are more difficult due to drainage and utility conflicts
  • DOT does not see value in a larger feasibility study, as it is already implementing these safety treatments where most needed
  • DOT welcomes partnership from the Council in identifying locations for safety projects