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Testimony by Raul Rivera, TLC driver and advocate from NYC Drivers Unite
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Raul Rivera, a TLC driver and advocate from NYC Drivers Unite, testifies to express his disappointment with the leadership of the transportation committee chair and calls for the resignation of TLC and DOT commissioners. He criticizes the current state of transportation infrastructure and policies in New York City.
- Rivera specifically calls for the resignation of Chair Brooks Powers, TLC Commissioner David Doe, and DOT Commissioner Idonis Rodriguez
- He cites issues such as deteriorating infrastructure, lack of transparency, inadequate oversight, and failure to address illegal vehicles and e-bikes
- Rivera argues that current leadership has made city streets more dangerous, congested, and less livable
Raul Rivera
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Today I testify before you to express my outrage and deep disappointment at the abject failure of chair Brooks Powers of the transportation committee.
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Under her leadership, our city's transportation infrastructure has continued to deteriorate and the needs of hardworking New Yorkers have been consistently ignored.
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But chair Brooks Powell's failure is not an isolated incident.
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It is symptomatic of a broader systemic problem that permeates the highest levels of our city's government.
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That's why I'm calling for the resignation of TLC commissioner David Doe and DOT commissioner Idonis Rodriguez.
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Commissioner Doe's tenure at the TLC has been marked by a lack of transparency, inadequate oversight, and a failure to protect the rights of hardworking TLC drivers.
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His inability to address the scourge of illegal pirate vehicles has put countless lives at risk and undermined the livelihood of law abiding drivers.
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Commissioner Rodriguez leadership at the DLT has been equally disastrous.
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His failure to maintain our city roads, his inability to address e bikes and his anti car policies including monetizing our city for nonprofits like transportation alternatives and open plans.
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Big tech companies like Uber, Lyft, Getaround, Zipcar and Citi Bike.
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Mister Rodriguez lack of vision for sustainable transportation future has made our city streets more dangerous, more congested, and less livable.
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We deserve better.
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We deserve leaders who will prioritize our safety, our livelihoods, and our well-being.
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That's why I'm calling for the resignation of commissioner Doe and Rodriguez and for chair Brooks Powers to step down as chair of the transportation committee.
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It is time for a change.
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It is time for leadership that will put the needs of New Yorkers.
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We can do better and we must do better.
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Thank you.