Sanchez urges $400M commitment for universal hardened daylighting
Sanchez calls for committing $400M for universal hardened daylighting, praises Commissioner Flynn's commitment, and yields to Councilmember Won for follow-up questions.
Even if DOT just did unhardened universal daylighting at certain intersections, it only caused the city of Portland 700 to 800 to erect four signs per intersection.
I understand this administration agrees with prior administrations'extremely questionable claim that unhardened daylighting is more dangerous in certain situations.
But then, can this administration commit $400 million to implement universal hardened daylighting in our city?
Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe and be safe in the areas where we live and work and play.
Our seniors and children deserve to cross our streets without fear, and every New Yorker deserves better from their government.
I remain disappointed with the resistance to this measure, but I'm grateful that Commissioner Flynn has committed, not only in public conversations, but in private conversations, that he's really committed to addressing this.
Commissioner, I really, really am grateful for your leadership on this.
I'm going to let Councilmember Juan ask questions on this specific issue, and then I'll transition to other topics.
Thank you so much, Chair Breu.