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Abandoned and ghost vehicle removal efforts
0:22:48
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Commissioner Lojan discusses DSNY's efforts to remove abandoned and ghost vehicles from city streets.
- DSNY is involved in interagency work to remove abandoned and ghost vehicles
- Tens of thousands of abandoned vehicles have been removed from the streets
- Since September of the previous year, over 10,000 ghost cars have been removed
- These unlicensed vehicles not only take up public space but are also untraceable if used in crimes
- Removing these vehicles contributes to improving the overall appearance and safety of neighborhoods
Javier Lojan
0:22:48
While this work is only beginning, we are encouraged by the early results about the impact this can have on cleanliness and quality of life.
0:22:56
We are also continue continuing our interagency work around ghost cars and abandoned vehicles through which tens of thousands of abandoned vehicles have been removed from our streets.
0:23:05
In addition to the 10,000 more ghost cars since the ghost car task force was launched in September of last year.
0:23:10
These unlicensed vehicles not only steal public space and toll dolls, but aren't traceable if used in crimes.
0:23:17
And like with containerization efforts, getting this done just helps fight the feeling that the city doesn't care about your neighborhood.
0:23:23
I assure you we do because it's our neighborhood too.