Charges are pending against two women involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in two deaths. In response, the DOT is implementing road safety measures at Canal Street and Bowery. These include lowering the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph and adding barriers to protect pedestrians. The intersection has seen increased law enforcement. The city is taking immediate steps to improve safety following the July 19 incident where a stolen vehicle caused the fatalities of a cyclist and a pedestrian. A long-term safety redesign is also in progress.
The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) announced immediate plans to implement enhanced safety measures at Canal Street and the Bowery in Chinatown following a tragic fatal crash.
Plans are in the works to reduce the speed limit from 35 to 20 mph along the bridge.
DOT crews will add concrete jersey barriers and sand-filled barrels at Canal Street and Bowery to protect pedestrian spaces.
DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez stated that these are immediate steps to fortify the intersection while developing a long-term safety redesign.
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