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WANT TRAFFIC TO SLOW DOWN ON YOUR STREET? APPLY FOR A ‘SLOW ZONE’

March 22, 2013 | 9:38 AM
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The city is taking applications for “neighborhood slow zones,” which are sections of a neighborhood where the speed limit will be reduced to 20 mph from 30 mph at the community’s request. Applications are due by May 31. The zones must also be approved by community boards. Applications must be submitted via email to slowzones@dot.nyc.gov. Download the Slow Zones Application (pdf)

We received the following information via Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito:

“Neighborhood Slow Zones reduce the speed limit on residential streets from 30 mph to 20 mph. Slow Zones grant local families peace of mind because they know drivers in their communities will stick to safer speeds. Communities that apply for a Slow Zone can get safety improvements that reduce traffic crashes, cut-through traffic and traffic noise, making residential streets safer for biking and walking.

Neighborhood Slow Zones reduce the speed limit on residential streets from 30 mph to 20 mph. Slow Zones grant local families peace of mind because they know drivers in their communities will stick to safer speeds. Communities that apply for a Slow Zone can get safety improvements that reduce traffic crashes, cut-through traffic and traffic noise, making residential streets safer for biking and walking.

NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) is currently accepting applications to the Neighborhood Slow Zone program. Community boards, civic associations, BIDs, or other community institutions such as schools or churches can apply. If you’re interested in applying, you can download the application, and follow NYCDOT’s application instructions. Applications must demonstrate local support for the Neighborhood Slow Zone. Applications that include letters of support from key community stakeholders will be prioritized.  

Applications are due by Friday, May 31st. Are you interested, but don’t know where to begin? Need help drumming up local support? Transportation Alternatives will help! E-mail safety@transalt.org, or call at (212) 629-8080.”

Image of a slow zone in the Bronx via Melissa Mark-Viverito.

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