Recent votes by community boards on the Upper West Side and Hells Kitchen oppose the NYPD's new policy to issue criminal summonses to cyclists breaking traffic laws. With overwhelming support, the boards argue that the punitive strategy won't improve street safety and disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, particularly undocumented immigrants. Board members emphasized the need for alternative solutions and voiced concerns over potential consequences, asserting the approach is unjust and unnecessary in addressing cycling safety issues.
"This resolution acknowledges that e-bikers riding recklessly is an issue, but there are other ways to address this problem. It's simply unjust."
"We know that ICE agents are looking for any opportunity to detain and deport our immigrant workers. I am just not willing to take that chance."
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