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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Rohit Kumar on Universal Daylighting (Intro 1138)
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Rohit Kumar, a resident of Downtown Brooklyn, testified in support of Intro 1138, which would require universal daylighting across New York City. He emphasized the importance of improving visibility at intersections for pedestrian and cyclist safety, sharing personal experiences and expressing concern for preventable accidents.
- Kumar highlighted the fear pedestrians face when crossing intersections with poor visibility due to parked cars
- He stressed the emotional toll of traffic fatalities and injuries on the community
- Kumar urged the City Council to pass Intro 1138 to protect New Yorkers at every intersection in every neighborhood
Rohit Kumar
4:57:08
Hi.
4:57:09
My name is Rohit, and I live in Downtown Brooklyn.
4:57:12
I'm a pedestrian and a cyclist, but beyond this, I support this bill because I believe it'll benefit everyone, and we have a shared duty as New Yorkers to protect each other.
4:57:21
Far too often, I find myself crossing intersection with poor visibility due to parked cars fearful that even though I'm crossing legally and with the right of way, a distracted driver might maim or kill me.
4:57:32
My heart breaks when I read about that very same fear being realized for someone else.
4:57:36
I cannot bear another dead neighbor, another grieving family, another preventable accident happening on our watch.
4:57:43
It doesn't have to be like this.
4:57:46
I'm excited for the opportunity in front of city council.
4:57:49
We can decide what kind of a city we wanna be.
4:57:51
I urge you to do the right thing and pass bill eleven thirty eight to protect New Yorkers at every intersection in every neighborhood.
4:57:58
Thank you for your time.