There have already been 42 traffic-related deaths so far in 2022, 58% more than the same period in 2021.
Transportation Alternatives is calling for the city to be given home rule, which would allow it to set speed limits in the city, oversee school zone speed cameras and increase the coverage of red-light cameras.
"Today, to install more red-light cameras, set life-saving lower speed limits, or alter the operating hours of New York City’s successful speed safety camera program, the City must go to the State government to beg for permission to save lives," Transportation Alternatives said in their report. "As a result, the City cannot fully react to traffic violence in real-time as conditions change.
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