Q&A
Alignment of proposed legislation with Vision Zero goals
1:38:26
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Council Member Brooks-Powers inquires about the alignment of the proposed legislation with the city's Vision Zero goals. DOT officials respond, highlighting:
- Agreement that accountability and enforcement are part of achieving Vision Zero
- Concerns about the specific details of the proposed bill
- Acknowledgment that the intent to create more accountability aligns with Vision Zero objectives
- DOT supports the overall goal of improving safety through accountability
- There are reservations about the implementation details of the current bill
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
1:38:26
Have any new issues cropped up during implementation?
1:38:30
Oh, no.
1:38:30
Sorry.
1:38:31
Wrong page.
1:38:35
Would this legislation align with the city's vision zero goals and reduce in injuries and deaths caused by micromobility devices?
Eric Beaton
1:38:47
Well, as as the commissioner, said, you know, we I think we agree with the intent to create more accountability.
1:38:55
Accountability and enforcement is absolutely part of the how we get to to vision 0.
1:39:01
I think we have concerns about the details of the of this bill and and the new things it can add versus what we can already do.
1:39:08
But but overall, we do think accountability and enforcement is part of how we get to vision 0.
