ICYI, New York MTA, local officials, and the NYPD report substantial reduction in crime on the city's subway system. https://loom.ly/jWNirkA
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“We all know what delivers public safety, which is solutions and not scare tactics. Stability is actually the biggest driver of safety and more police officers can’t offer somebody a way to stability.” — Insha Rahman, vice president of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice Many critics have called Governor Hochul’s newly proposed strategy heavy-handed, potentially unconstitutional, and not borne out of data. According to a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) cited by The Appeal, about 50 percent of respondents felt safe in subway stations and 54 percent of respondents said they felt safe on trains, which is a significant increase from the previous year. Additionally, The MTA logged more than 1 billion subway rides last year, while assaults remain a vanishingly rare occurrence across the system. New Yorkers deserve to feel safe in their own city and crime prevention is a critical first step. But focusing police resources on solving the most serious cases and having trained specialists who can connect people with treatment and essential resources on subways, as well as addressing the root causes of crime, is how we get there. https://lnkd.in/e_ssW8Yf
What’s Really Going on in the NYC Subway?
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Overall crime in the NYC subway system is DOWN ⬇️ 7% compared to last year. Make no mistake, this was no accident - this administration’s investment into subway safety and the hard work of our cops are paying dividends. ⬇️ Robberies are down 20% vs 2023 ⬇️ Felony assaults are down 11% vs 2023 ⬆️ Enforcement contacts — overall arrests and summonses for quality of life issues and fare evasion — are up dramatically vs 2023 ⬇️ Even compared to pre-pandemic 2019, overall subway crime is DOWN 11%. Until every rider feels safe, we recognize that there’s still work to be done. But make no mistake about it, we are making progress and are committed to your safety. And I can’t thank our cops enough — they are truly the best at what they do and the credit for the tremendous strides we’ve made in subway safety this year lies in large part with them.
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My letter in the Daily News on subway safety and congestion pricing Boost security Brooklyn: The increasingly unpopular congestion pricing fee can be reimagined to make it more popular and more useful. I suggest that 10% of the revenue from this pricing tax should be designated to increase funding for public safety. I believe the public would be much more accepting if they knew that some of the revenue is going towards hiring more police officers and making the streets safer, not only against criminals but against reckless drivers with more red light cameras and redesigned streets. Do we really need to extend the Second Ave. subway when ridership is down 50%? However, we do need to improve safety on the subways. Robert Mascali
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The author's points are spot on. Fix the broken elevators! Troop deployment addressed rare crimes, but daily struggles with inaccessible stations threaten the elderly, disabled, and caregivers. As a wheelchair user, I haven't been able to use the 12+ years since a drowsy driver left me disabled. Congestion pricing adds urgency. We can't force people out of cars and onto a system that excludes them. The Q station shows what's possible: safe, accessible, and dignified. New York, mobilize resources like you did for troops. Fix elevators, create an accessible system, and ensure reliable paratransit options. A truly equitable subway system is within reach.
Opinion | New York’s Subway Is Still Not Safe, but Not for the Reason You Think
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Did you know that Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are essential legal documents that regulate traffic movement on roads and highways? They cover everything from parking regulations to speed limits and are designed to meet all road users' needs. Local authorities need to keep TROs up to date, especially with the introduction of new technology like pay-by-phone parking and EV charging. The process of making, updating or amending a TRO can be lengthy and involves consultation with various bodies, including the police and members of the public. Our public law team can provide support to local authorities with TROs. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3UryrSB #TrafficRegulationOrders #PublicLaw #LocalAuthorities
Guide to Traffic Regulation Orders for local authorities
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The 104th Precinct, had 43,000 NYC 311 calls regarding quality-of-life complaints with 70% for #parking related issues and 2023 numbers will be higher. The pilot program began in October. It assigns traffic enforcement agents to handle 311 calls regarding illegal parking to help with the many complaints. #localgov #NYC311 #NYC #illegalparking #publicsafety #transportation
New program aims to tackle illegal parking in Queens
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Governor Inslee signed the the bill today that expands the use of automated traffic safety cameras, while improving their regulation. Some highlights: "The dollars generated by drivers who violate traffic laws will instead stay at the local level, where they are required to be spent on physical infrastructure that improves safety. " "HB 2384 also adds a cap to the total amount an automatic camera ticket can be for an individual citation: $145, with the amount allowed to double to $290 for speeding in a school zone. " "HB 2384 allows either a civilian employee of a law enforcement agency or a public employee of a city transportation or public works department to review tickets." Read more at The Urbanist: https://lnkd.in/ggeYA9Hi
Washington’s Traffic Camera Laws Get a Significant Overhaul
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📣 Breaking News - Congestion Charging in NYC Halted by Governor Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has announced the indefinite shelving of the congestion pricing plan, just weeks before its scheduled implementation on June 30. The plan, the first of its kind in the nation, would have seen drivers using E-ZPass paying up to $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street. The decision was made to avoid creating additional hurdles to the city's economic recovery. The move has sparked mixed reactions, with some lawmakers and constituents expressing concerns about the proposed tolling system. The program's advocates, including economists and environmentalists, saw it as a solution to the financial challenges faced by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the city's traffic congestion issues. In light of this development, President of the International Association of Transportation Regulators, Matthew W. Daus, who is also the former Commissioner of the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission, shared his insights and recommendations on the reversal in our upcoming Transit Unplugged podcast for next week. Stay tuned for a stimulating discussion on this topic and more, including the recent departure of Richard A. Davey, Jr. from the NYC MTA to Boston and considerations around crime and the National Guard on the NYC MTA. Join us every week for thought-provoking conversations on Transit Unplugged. #NYC #CongestionCharging #TransitUnplugged #MTA #GovernorHochul #NYTimes #Transportation #EconomicRecovery
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New York City will Become the Next Detroit The decline of New York City has been on target to become a worse slum than the city of Detroit. Starts with street and transit 24/7 crime by repeat criminals, defunded police and passive AGs, judges and remaining public. The smart ones are leaving the ship as are businesses and large corporations. Mayor Adams is at a loss and basically unsupported hoping for a positive solution. Mayor Adams, "Tear down this Transit and Street Crime". Take a good look at WWW.SCSI.US and envision reducing the $500 million annual transit loses due to fare jumpers, assults and murders on NYC's public transit system to start. Mexico is ahead reducing the same including kidnappings by adapting SCSI.US technology to provide passenger and fare manegement and illuminate criminal behavior.. It will do more to reduce criminal misconduct, reduce fare abuse, save the transit authority and New York city money and start to heal the decline and give confidence to citizens and tourists alike. Contact alex@romanovgueth.com and keep NYC from becoming another Detroit now.
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Oh, it is a good Friday. Is this the most positive article about parking enforcement you have ever read? https://lnkd.in/entBJk7d Reading this article highlights a few things: The public DO NOT LIKE people who break the rules Nikki Phelan is correct, if there was no enforcement “the roads would be a nightmare and you wouldn’t be able to travel.” Paul Chamberlain’s comments highlight the need for a higher deterrent. The deterrent cannot be less than the cost of paying to park. Nikki Phelan’s hypothesis regarding the increase in Penalty Charges is familiar. Data for the private parking sector shows that an increase in our sector is due to an increase in vehicles, an increase of private land that is managed and the impact of inflation on the deterrent. The effective decrease to the deterrent has led to an increase in “chancers”. It makes sense that the impacts would be similar across local authority and private land. I also agree that MOST motorists are compliant, and dislike those who break the rules. While the number of Penalty Charges may seem high to some, when considering the number of parking events in a day, the number is actually low. Context is key. The parking sector, both Local Authority and Private should not apologise for delivering this crucial service. We protect Blue Badge bays, EV charging points, Ambulance bays and spaces designated for local businesses, plus residential parking and much more. It is delivered in a fair and transparent manner; providing protection for those that have the right to use them. I hope to see an increase in the levels of compliance, leading to a decrease in the number of parking charges issued.
'Roads in Ipswich would be a nightmare without parking wardens'
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