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Senate Passes 'Complete Streets' Legislation

Posted by Jack M. Martins on Monday, June 20th, 2011

The New York State Senate today passed the “Complete Streets” legislation which would help make roadways safer for all who use them. The bill (S.5411A), by Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (R-Merrick) requires state, county, and local transportation agencies to consider roadway design features that increase the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.

“This legislation will help make our roads safer for everyone. Complete Streets design principles have been proven to reduce fatalities and injuries,” said Senator Fuschillo, Chairman of the Senate’s Transportation Committee. “Taking them into consideration on future projects will greatly improve the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers. The Assembly should join the Senate in passing this legislation.”

Senate Passes Measures to Make New York Roads Safer

Posted by Jack M. Martins on Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Senator Jack M. Martins and his colleagues in the New York State Senate passed measures to makes the roads safer, sending a loud and clear message that New York State must have zero tolerance when it comes to drunk, impaired or reckless driving.

In a strong showing of bi-partisan cooperation, the Senate approved four separate measures designed to save lives, punish offenders and keep dangerous drivers off the streets.

- The first bill, which seeks to combat wrong way and reckless drivers, would establish a new class E felony crime of aggravated reckless driving. The new crime would be punishable by a sentence of up to 4 years in prison.