NYSDOT在Niskayuna7号公路上增加安全升级, NYSDOT to add safety upgrades on Route 7 in Niskayuna after three pedestrian and motorcycle deaths.

纽约州交通部宣布在尼斯卡尤纳7号公路上进行安全升级, The New York State Department of Transportation has announced safety upgrades on Route 7 in Niskayuna, including a raised median, after three pedestrian and motorcycle fatalities in 18 months, including the 14-year-old son of Assemblyman Robert Smullen. Smullen及Joseph Yakel等居民提出请愿, 超过1300人签名, 要求缩短车道、十字路口、改善路标、降低车速限制, Public pressure and advocacy from Smullen and residents like Joseph Yakel, who led a petition with over 1,300 signatures, have pushed for lane narrowing, crosswalks, better signage, and reduced speed limits. 尽管没有达到自动升级的州门槛，但交通部正在推进变革，而斯马伦提议的旨在纪念坠机受害者的纪念法正在等待霍赫尔州长的签署。 Despite not meeting state thresholds for automatic upgrades, the DOT is moving forward with changes, while Smullen’s proposed memorial law, aimed at honoring crash victims, awaits Governor Hochul’s signature. 来自双方的立法者强调,迫切需要全面改善基础设施,以防止进一步死亡。 Lawmakers from both parties stress that comprehensive infrastructure improvements are urgently needed to prevent further deaths.