As part of Mayor DeBlasio’s Vision Zero program, the NYPD and Department of Transportation have a major 2 week initiative planned along Broadway in the confines of the 50th Precinct. This initiative will begin Tuesday, September 2nd and the first full week will focus on Pedestrian and Driver Safety Education. As part of this we will be visiting schools, churches and senior centers throughout the Precinct as well as an aggressive flyer campaign near 1 Line train station located at West 231 Street and Broadway. Speed signs will be present along Broadway to advise drivers of their speed in relation to the New York City limit of 30 MPH.
Beginning Monday, September 8th, a full enforcement initiative will take place to set in place a long term effort to reduce pedestrian fatalities and injuries along the Broadway corridor.
We invite all our elected officials and community leaders to join us next week---we will have police officers, traffic enforcement agents, 50th Precinct Auxiliaries and Explorers working hand in hand with DOT "Street Team" representatives handing our flyers during both the evening and afternoon rush hours at key pedestrian points along Broadway. We will have an NYPD Command Post at Broadway and West 230 Street, and an NYPD Community Affairs tent at Broadway and West 231 Street.
If you wish to participate please let us know when you may be available--directly to me or Community Affairs officers Mindy Ramos or Steven Cordero. Thank you.
Deputy Inspector Paul Rasa
50th Precinct Commanding Officer