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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Nicholas Sato on Universal Daylighting
5:29:30
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Nicholas Sato, a resident of Williamsburg, testifies in support of Universal Daylighting (Intro 1138), citing benefits for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers in terms of safety and visibility at intersections. He also mentions the potential for creating more public space in the community.
- Sato emphasizes the importance of being able to see around corners at intersections as a driver, cyclist, and pedestrian.
- He argues that Universal Daylighting would enhance safety for all road users by improving visibility.
- Sato points out that the policy would reclaim space currently occupied by parked cars, creating more public space for the community.
Nicholas Sato
5:29:30
I live in Williamsburg, and I'm in support of Universal Daylighting.
5:29:35
As a pedestrian, as cyclist, and occasional driver in the city, I think as a driver, it's important to be able to see around corners at intersections.
5:29:45
Otherwise, I'm putting myself in danger by creeping out.
5:29:47
As a cyclist, I know the danger that drivers pose to me and and I I I would like them to be able to to see where they're going.
5:29:56
And also as a cyclist, I just like to be able to to see where I'm going as well and see what the oncoming traffic.
5:30:01
And then as a pedestrian, yeah, I mean similarly, I I would like to know that that I am safe and that my community is safe.
5:30:10
And and beyond just the safety concerns, I think universal daylighting creates more public space for the community, reclaims space that is otherwise taken up by cars unnecessarily.
5:30:23
Yeah.
5:30:24
So I think those are my my main reasons for supporting one one three eight.