PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Kevin Lechera, Green Point Resident, on Intro 606
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Kevin Lechera, a Green Point resident, strongly opposes Intro 606, arguing that it will not address the root causes of street safety issues in New York City. He acknowledges the pain of those supporting the bill but emphasizes the need for comprehensive street redesign and enforcement of existing laws.
- Highlights the historical prioritization of car traffic and its negative impact on neighborhoods
- Calls for real investment in street safety for all road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers
- Advocates for comprehensive redesign, universal daylighting, and better enforcement of existing laws instead of new regulations on e-bikes
Kevin Lechera
8:10:18
Oh, hello.
8:10:18
Can you hear me?
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
8:10:20
We can hear you.
Kevin Lechera
8:10:21
Great.
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Thank you.
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My name is Kevin Lechera.
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I'm a proud Green Pointer.
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I'm here to speak in strong opposition to interest 606.
8:10:28
There's lots that's been said over the courts of today about pain and harm and the council's responsibility to address it.
8:10:35
When report when supporters of 606 say that they've been hurt or scared or failed by our system, I believe them.
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We have all been failed by that system.
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Our city has historically prioritized moving as many cars as fast as possible through so many of our neighborhoods to the deep and lasting harm of the people that live there.
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I live in a neighborhood that's been cut in 2 by the BQE and the Guinness Boulevard.
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Hundreds of people have been killed during the lifetime of these highways, and thousands of people have been injured.
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That's just on 2 roads in one neighborhood.
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We all deserve better.
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We need real investment in our streets to make it safer for everyone.
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Pedestrians, cyclists of all modes, and drivers.
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When you've been hurt like some of the speakers in support of 606 have, I think it's easy in that anger and frustration to hurt others.
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But this bill will not fix what is broken on our streets.
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We need comprehensive redesign.
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We need universal daylighting.
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We need enforcement of the laws.
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Thank you very much.
