New York City adopts Sammy’s Law to lower road speeds and protect lives
New York City will be able to lower the urban speed limit to 20mph thanks to dedicated campaigning by Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets over several years.
Provisions have been made in the New York State Assembly budget for Sammy’s Law to be passed following campaigning over the past four legislative sessions. The FIA Foundation and the Child Health Initiative supported the final advocacy push in 2023/4 with funding and collaboration.
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