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J2159Senate2017-2018 SessionResolution

Declare Pedestrian Safety Week

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in the State of New York”

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21
Status
Adopted
Impact
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Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in New York State.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the severity of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in New York. , noting that pedestrians are involved in a far higher percentage of fatal crashes than the national average, with the vast majority occurring in New York City.

  2. Emphasizes the disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. , particularly older adults, who face a pedestrian death rate three times higher than the overall average.

  3. Draws attention to the substantial economic cost. of pedestrian fatalities and injuries, which together amount to nearly $3 billion annually in New York State.

  4. Underscores the potential for significant improvements in safety. , citing research that suggests 99% of pedestrian accidents could be prevented with increased caution from both drivers and pedestrians, and calls for enhanced public awareness and new safety measures.

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Declare Pedestrian Safety Week

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

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Senate Resolution No. 2159 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 2159 BY: Senator PARKER MEMORIALIZING Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious safety issues that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Each year, pedestrians are involved in approximately 28% of fatal motor vehicle crashes that occur on New York State's roadways, more than twice the national average of 12%, with 71% of the state's pedestrian fatalities and 78% of the pedestrian injuries occurring in the five boroughs of New York City; and WHEREAS, In New York State approximately 300 pedestrians are killed and approximately 16,000 pedestrians and cyclists are injured each year with pedestrians being 10 times more likely to die than a motor vehicle occupant in the event of a crash; and WHEREAS, On average, a pedestrian is killed in a traffic crash every

129 minutes and injured in a traffic crash every 9 minutes in the United States; and WHEREAS, It is estimated that as many as 99 percent of pedestrian accidents could be eliminated if both motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians took a little extra caution at crosswalks and on roadways; and WHEREAS, In New York State, the annual comprehensive societal cost of pedestrian fatalities and injuries are nearly $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively; and WHEREAS, The highest pedestrian death rate is for older adults, ages

65 years and older, at 4.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is three times higher than the overall pedestrian death rate; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious safety issue, and more must be done to increase… Show all

65 years and older, at 4.5 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is three times higher than the overall pedestrian death rate; and WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater public awareness of this serious safety issue, and more must be done to increase activity at the State, local and national levels to implement new safety countermeasures to prevent pedestrian injuries and fatalities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to declare May 7-13, 2017, as Pedestrian Safety Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New York.

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