Council Member Stephen Levin is requesting that speed cameras secured through a pilot program be installed in the 33rd District and is calling on constituents to suggest locations for the speed cameras. The pilot program, which was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, allows New York City to install speed cameras in up to 20 school zones.

Levin, a vocal leader in the push for bringing speed cameras to New York City, is encouraging residents to visit the Transportation Alternatives website to suggest locations for speed cameras. Suggested locations should be within a quarter of a mile, or roughly five city blocks, from a school.

Council Member Stephen Levin said, “Motorists speeding in school zones are putting the lives of our children at risk. With streets known for speeding like McGuinness Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue in the 33rd District, safe streets are a priority for the communities of North Brooklyn.”

“It is because of the effort of parents, local leaders, and advocacy groups like Transportation Alternatives that speed cameras are coming to New York City. As a strong proponent of speed cameras, I am calling on residents of the 33rd District to suggest locations so that we can be part of the initial pilot program. Speed cameras are proven to save lives and are a low-cost technology that should be utilized in the 33rd District and throughout New York City.”

“New Yorkers are the experts: you know where people speed; you know the dangerous streets in your neighborhood,” said Paul Steely White, executive director of Transportation Alternatives. “Please share your knowledge! Since we’re starting this new program with only 20 speeding enforcement cameras, we need input from as many people as possible to make this program as effective as possible and save as many lives as possible.”

(YWN Desk – NYC)