Congressman Crowley Statement on Mayor Bill de Blasio's Initiative to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities

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Today, Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, released the statement below on Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement of an interagency working group to implement his Vision Zero initiative:

"I welcome today's announcement from Mayor Bill de Blasio pledging his commitment to preventing pedestrian fatalities through his Vision Zero initiative. We have lost too many members of our community to the hazardous conditions that compromise our local roadways. A comprehensive approach is needed to ensure the safety of our streets and I commend the mayor for making pedestrian safety a top priority. I will continue to work on this issue on behalf of the families who deserve to walk the streets of our neighborhoods without fear of being struck by a vehicle."

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