New York City Department of Health Commissioner Thomas Frieden speaking at today's event in Central Park announcing a major new bicycle safety initiative. Behind him, from left to right, are Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Transportation Commissioner Iris Weinshall, and NYPD Chief of Transportation Michael Scagnelli. No Mayor Bloomberg but, hey, three commissioners and a police chief ain't bad.
Photo by Graham Beck, Transportation Alternatives
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