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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Andrew Rosenthal, Member of the Public, on Intro 1138
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Andrew Rosenthal, a resident of the Upper West Side, testifies in strong support of Intro 1138, emphasizing its potential to save lives by implementing daylighting measures. He argues that the bill aligns with state law and could lead to reduced crashes and lower auto insurance rates.
- Rosenthal highlights the urgency of the bill, citing 121 pedestrian deaths in 2024 and comparing NYC to Hoboken, which has implemented daylighting and achieved zero traffic fatalities.
- He stresses that the primary responsibility of the City Council is to keep citizens alive and urges them to take action by passing Intro 1138.
- The testimony presents a multi-modal perspective, as Rosenthal identifies himself as someone who walks, bikes, and parks a car on the street.