NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch did not notify the Department of Transportation about the decision to issue criminal summonses for various cycling infractions, creating significant communication issues. This new enforcement policy, intended to target unsafe cycling behaviors, has resulted in over 900 summonses within just two weeks, drawing scrutiny for disproportionately affecting delivery workers, many of whom are immigrants. Critics argue that such a drastic policy shift should have involved collaboration with the DOT, especially given the ongoing initiatives promoting cycling in the city.
"The entire administration should be working in a coordinated way on these things," said Ben Furnas, highlighting the need for better communication between city departments regarding traffic enforcement policies.
Commissioner Tischâs enforcement policy has already resulted in more than 900 criminal summonses in just the first two weeks, signaling a drastic shift in how cycling infractions are handled.
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