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Vision Zero is a citywide initiative to eliminate all traffic-related fatalities and injuries by 2024. Recently the Committee on Transportation held a city council meeting to overview Vision Zero. NYLCV’s program associate Carlos Castell Croke presented testimony at this hearing to argue for faster implementation of the Streets Master Plan.

On Wednesday, October 20th, our Associate for NYC Programs testified at a New York City Council Oversight Hearing where he advocated for expanding implementation of green infrastructure to help prevent Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO). CSO's cause over 27 billion gallons of raw sewage and polluted water to be dumped into the New York Harbor alone each year and expanding green infrastructure will help us to fight that pollution.

With power outages and flooding across the city, Hurricane Ida’s impact highlights the need for New York City to strengthen its infrastructure, especially as climate change becomes a greater threat.

Citi Bike provides a sustainable way to travel the Big Apple and the pedal-assisted e-bikes offer an accessible option for more people and longer distances. With this in mind, Citi Bike electrification presents an opportunity to promote environmental justice, public health, equity, equality, and reliability for New Yorkers. 

As New York begins to emerge stronger from the pandemic, congestion pricing is needed now more than ever. By reducing vehicular pollution and improving public transportation, we can minimize the impact of climate change, enable public transportation to be the crux of the city’s commuting system, and allow the economy to flourish.

Approved on June 30, the Recovery Budget represents the City’s largest spreadsheet ever, including $14 billion in federal aid and a $10.5 billion increase from the economic challenges of FY21. As we carefully exit the COVID-19 pandemic, reaffirming our climate commitment through the FY22 budget is essential.

NYLCV NYC Program Associate Carlos Castell Croke testified at the City Council Finance Committee Executive Budget hearing. We advocated for funding for parks as well as staffing in critical environmental offices.

The recently-passed Renewable Rikers Act, by Councilman Constantinides, repurposes Rikers Island for renewable energy generation and battery storage.