Local pols introduce bill that could keep bicyclists safer
The wheels have begun turning on legislation that would allow bicyclists to follow pedestrian control signals instead of traffic signals.
The bill, which was introduced on Friday, February 5, by Sunset Park Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, and two other Brooklyn pols, Antonio Reynoso and Brad Lander, and comes as part of Vision Zero, is designed to increase bicyclists’ safety.
As written, the legislation includes allowing cyclists to move during the leading pedestrian interval (LPI) that gives pedestrians a three to seven-second head start when entering an intersection before the corresponding green signal allows motor vehicles to move.