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Council Member Kevin C. Riley speaks in support of Resolution 250 on school bus safety

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Council Member Kevin C. Riley addresses the committee to speak in support of Resolution 250, which aims to improve school bus safety by requiring stop arms on all school buses. He emphasizes the importance of this measure in protecting children and urges the committee to vote in favor of the resolution.

The resolution requires all school buses, regardless of size, to have stop arms on both sides
Riley highlights the danger of drivers illegally passing school buses and how this measure can prevent accidents
He appeals to his personal experience as a father to underscore the importance of creating a safer school transportation system

Kevin C. Riley

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Thank you, chair Joseph.

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Good morning, colleagues.

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Thank you for the opportunity to speak on resolution 2 50, a critical piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety of our school transportation system.

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I wanna thank my 18 colleagues who have already joined as cosponsors, showing and share commitment to protecting our city's children.

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This excuse me.

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This resolution codifies a vital safety standard by requiring all school buses, regardless of size, to be equipped with stop arms on both sides.

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These devices serve as a clear, visible warning for drivers to stop when children are boarding or disembarking.

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It also mandates that any bus without functioning stop arms be removed from operation.

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Every day, children's lives are endangered by drivers who illegally pass school buses.

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By implementing mandatory stop arms across the board, we're not just enforcing traffic safety laws.

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We're actively preventing accidents and tragedies.

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As a father, the importance of this measure resonates deeply with me.

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It's about more than just legislation, but it's about creating a safer, more reliable school transportation system that provides peace of mind for our families citywide.

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I urge the committee to vote yes in support of this resolution.

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Together, we can take a vital step towards ensuring the well-being of every child in our city who utilize our school's transportation system.

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Thank you, chair Joseph, for allowing me to give my remarks today.

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