TRANSPORTATION & STREETS

 In 2021 our Police Precinct had the most traffic-related injuries and deaths in all of Manhattan. Street safety is a critical issue across our entire city and it’s especially prevalent in our District. We must work to create streets that are safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. To support safer streets, it’s also imperative that we invest in our public transit system. 

In her time in office, Julie has fought for improvements to make our streets safer and more livable:

Conducting a walkthrough of dangerous intersections in the District with the Transportation Commissioner to advocate for traffic calming and controlling methods

Proposing Council legislation to regulate 15 minute delivery apps that endanger pedestrians with unrealistic promises

Working with Community Board 8 to advocate for a more robust crosstown bike lane network

Introducing legislation to curb idling of large trucks blocking and polluting our streets

Pushing the Department of Transportation to install more bus shelters throughout our district to support our bus system.

Funding transportation safety upgrades along the M79 SBS Crosstown bus lane

Julie will continue to prioritize safer streets and push for the installation of traffic calming and controlling measures at intersections throughout the District.