Local pols look to ban texting while cycling
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While safe-street advocates continue to celebrate the city’s new 25 mile per hour speed limit, Coney Island Councilmember Mark Treyger is looking to make streets “text-free” with a new bill that would see a citywide ban of cells – and other handheld devices – while cycling.
“We have made great progress in making our streets safer, but if we are truly serious about reaching the goal of eliminating all traffic deaths, we must recognize that everyone has a role in this effort,” said Treyger who was prompted to introduce the legislation after witnessing a cyclist swerve into oncoming traffic along Stillwell Avenue, nearly causing a serious multi-vehicle accident.