AGENCY TESTIMONY
Intro 193: Requiring cyclist warning decals on taxis and for-hire vehicles
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Commissioner Do discusses Intro 193, which would require all taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening doors. He outlines the TLC's current efforts regarding roadway safety and their position on the proposed bill.
- TLC already provides Vision Zero look for cyclists window decals voluntarily since 2012
- The commission believes the current voluntary approach has worked well without requiring enforcement measures
- Concerns are raised about potential decal clutter, which might lead to passengers overlooking important messages
David Do
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I'll start with intro one nine three.
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This bill will require all taxis and for hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening a door.
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With the decals being provided by TLC at no cost to vehicle owners.
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As a Vision Zero agency, the safety of all roadway users is a top priority.
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For example, last year, TLC launched our new driver license renewal course, which includes Vision Zero material and simulations.
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In 2024, TLC issued 17,993 violations to TLC licensed drivers for illegal parking, stopping, or standing, including for blocking a bike lane.
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And just last week, we proposed new rules that would increase the penalty for these violations under TLC's persistent violator program to better deter this behavior in the future.
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TLC has provided Vision Zero look for cyclists window decals to vehicle owners since 2012 and continues to do so at our licensing and inspection facilities and at outreach events.
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We also enlist industry stakeholders such as fleets and base owners to distribute the decals to the members of our staff excuse me, to the members, of the community on our behalf.
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We think this voluntary approach has worked well and achieved widespread use of these decals without the enforcement measures that the requirement would entail.
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If the council is interested in creating this new decal requirement, it may be worth considering a review of the numerous other decals required by state law, local law, and TLC regulations to avoid clutter, which runs the risk of passengers overlooking the messages.