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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Andrew Matsuoka on Universal Daylighting
4:22:45
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Andrew Matsuoka, a resident of Fort Greene, Brooklyn, testifies in support of Intro 1138, which would introduce universal daylighting across New York City. He argues that this measure would significantly increase visibility at intersections and make neighborhoods safer and more pleasant.
- Matsuoka cites a tragic incident where a young boy was killed near Fort Greene Park, emphasizing the need for daylighting at all intersections.
- He highlights the benefits of daylighting, including improved visibility, more space for pedestrians, and potential for added amenities like benches or bike parking.
- Matsuoka urges the council to pass Intro 1138 quickly, stating that New Yorkers can't afford to wait on such life-saving changes.
Andrew Matsuoka
4:22:45
Hi.
4:22:45
My name is Andrew Matsuoka.
4:22:47
I live in Fort Green, in Brooklyn in, Council District, 35.
4:22:52
I'm here, today to testify in support of Intro eleven thirty eight.
4:22:58
I really hope that New York City can take the step to, introduce universal daylighting across the entire city.
4:23:07
It's a common sense safety street measure that would significantly increase, visibility at intersections in my neighborhood and Fort Greene, as folks have mentioned.
4:23:16
There was a young boy that was killed just north of, Fort Greene Park, I think it was two years ago.
4:23:23
That one intersection did receive daylighting.
4:23:27
I believe that there were cars parked at that intersection when that crash happened.
4:23:32
It's the response makes it very clear that that's the type of treatment that so many of these intersections need.
4:23:40
However, just, you know, down the street, they didn't do any of them.
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And so it where the the need is exactly the same.
4:23:46
And so, universal daylighting would help prevent, such a tragedy from happening again, and, passing this, legislation will save lives in the future.
4:23:56
It would also make our neighborhoods more pleasant and welcoming.
4:24:00
Like, how often are the crosswalks blocked by cars squeezing in?
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We need to peek around some truck to make sure there's no, oncoming traffic.
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It also opens up more space for people, whether that's benches or green spaces or places to park bikes so they don't have to be on the sidewalk.
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I urge the, the council to pass intro 11:38, quickly.
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We can't, New Yorkers can't afford to, wait on life saving changes like this.
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I thank my council member, Crystal Hudson, for supporting this measure as well as, chair Brooks Powers and council member Guan for introducing it.
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And I urge other members of the council to vote yes on this lifesaving bill.
4:24:44
Hopefully, that means that, you know, we won't have to be attending.
UNKNOWN
4:24:48
Thank you.
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Time's expired.
Andrew Matsuoka
4:24:49
Okay.
4:24:50
Alright.
4:24:51
Thank you.