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Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers introduces Intro 144
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Council Member Brooks-Powers introduces legislation requiring the NYC Department of Transportation to develop guidelines for installing barriers in high pedestrian traffic areas during sidewalk repairs or construction.
- The bill would mandate DOT to study the effectiveness of barriers in reducing traffic crashes and resulting injuries/fatalities
- DOT would need to develop barrier installation guidelines within 6 months of the law's effective date
- Using barriers is an effective strategy to improve safety by separating pedestrians from vehicles during construction