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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Priyah Patel on Intro 1138 and Daylighting
5:41:42
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Priyah Patel expresses strong support for Intro 1138, which proposes universal daylighting in New York City. She shares her personal experience with daylighting near her residence and emphasizes its importance for pedestrian safety.
- Patel lives near 10 Third, which is currently daylighted, and notes significant improvements to the street
- She argues that the entire city deserves the safety benefits of daylighting, especially given the trend of increasing vehicle sizes
- Patel views daylighting as imperative for protecting non-drivers from potential harm caused by cars
Priyah Patel
5:41:42
Hi.
5:41:43
I just wanted to call in to, express support for intro 11:38.
5:41:47
I think that, I live close to 10 Third, which is daylighted right now.
5:41:52
I think it's a huge improvement for the street, and I think the entire city deserves that, you know, to ensure that, like, pedestrians and, people who are not in cars are safe safe from cars, especially as vehicles seem to be getting larger and larger.
5:42:07
As the years go on, I think that, daylighting is imperative.
5:42:11
That's it.
5:42:11
Thank you.