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DOT Rolls Out Four New 20 MPH Speed Limit Zones

Four more New York City neighborhoods will become 20 mph speed limit zones this year, city officials said on Wednesday.

March 20, 2025

Talking Headways Podcast: Narrow the Lanes!

At 30 to 35 miles per hour, research shows that 12- and 11-feet-wide lanes have significantly higher number of crashes than 10- or nine-feet-wide lanes.

January 5, 2024

Why So Many U.S. Drivers Think Speeding Is Perfectly Safe

Do Americans hit lethal speeds because they're in a rush, or because they have no idea that they're increasing their chances of death with every tick of the odometer?

November 30, 2023

In-Car Tech Would Force NYC’s Worst Drivers to Slow Down Under New Proposal

"We are going to literally force you to slow down," said state Sen. Andrew Gounardes (D-Brooklyn).

August 2, 2023

Heastie Retreat: Assembly Speaker Blows Off Reporter Seeking Comment on ‘Sammy’s Law’ — Then Blames DOT

Carl Heastie continued his reticence about not letting NYC set its own speed limits. Later, he blamed the city DOT.

June 23, 2023

Assembly Member in Harlem Council Race Opposes ‘Sammy’s Law,’ More Bike Lanes

Assembly Member Inez Dickens, the favorite to win the primary for the Council open seat being vacated by Kristin Richardson-Jordan, said that she does not support lowering the speed limit.

June 20, 2023