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OUR NEW POLL reveals huge array of NYC voters support projects that prioritize people over cars on our streets. Bike lanes, bus lanes, open streets - you name it!Read below for roundup of key data from our recent Siena College survey. https://transalt.medium.com/clear-majority-of-new-york-city-voters-support-removing-car-parking-to-build-streets-for-people-72227d944fb1
First up - bike lanes! And hope you're sitting down for this one:
This new poll of NYC voters reveals that a super-majority of voters ***including 61% of car owners*** support adding protected bike lanes in their neighborhood.
This new poll of NYC voters reveals that a super-majority of voters ***including 61% of car owners*** support adding protected bike lanes in their neighborhood.
A clear majority in all five boroughs want to add more protected bike lanes in their neighborhood, and voters of color indicated the strongest support:
82% of Hispanic, Latino voters support
71% of Black voters support - a full 10 points higher than white voters.
82% of Hispanic, Latino voters support 71% of Black voters support - a full 10 points higher than white voters.
63% of voters support expanding #OpenStreets in their neighborhood, demonstrating wide embrace of a new initiative.
With spring just months away, we STRONGLY support the program's expansion & have ideas to improve it. Read our July 2020 report for more:
https://www.transalt.org/press-releases/report-open-streets-program-requires-renewed-ambition-to-solve-nycs-transportation-crisis
With spring just months away, we STRONGLY support the program's expansion & have ideas to improve it. Read our July 2020 report for more:
https://www.transalt.org/press-releases/report-open-streets-program-requires-renewed-ambition-to-solve-nycs-transportation-crisis
The survey asked voters if they'd support building more dedicated bus lanes in their neighborhood, *even if* it could lead to less parking.
Results are in - a clear majority said YES.
Results are in - a clear majority said YES.
NYC voters earning less than $50K/year have, by far, the strongest support for dedicated bus lanes.
At 65%, their support registers more than 10 points higher than those earning $100K+/year.
Running for office in 2021 and want to build a fairer city? Build better bus lanes.
At 65%, their support registers more than 10 points higher than those earning $100K+/year.
Running for office in 2021 and want to build a fairer city? Build better bus lanes.
Clear majority want bike share too!
NYC voters earning less than $50K/year had highest support, at 69% -- a full 16 points higher than those earning $50K-$100K/year.
Next admin must move full speed ahead to continue @CitiBikeNYC expansion, a key way to address transit equity.
NYC voters earning less than $50K/year had highest support, at 69% -- a full 16 points higher than those earning $50K-$100K/year.
Next admin must move full speed ahead to continue @CitiBikeNYC expansion, a key way to address transit equity.
Dive deeper: 74% of Staten Island & 77% of Black voters STRONGLY support efforts to improve crosswalk safety, even if it results in less parking.
An earlier survey found 70% of NYC voters know someone who has been injured or killed in a crash.
More: https://transalt.medium.com/for-new-yorkers-a-near-universal-experience-of-traffic-violence-152fe2502372
An earlier survey found 70% of NYC voters know someone who has been injured or killed in a crash.
More: https://transalt.medium.com/for-new-yorkers-a-near-universal-experience-of-traffic-violence-152fe2502372
Last summer, #OpenStreets gave back some streets to people, delivering much needed space for children to play.
New poll reveals nearly all NYers want MORE, even if it means less parking.
Support for play space was highest in the Bronx & among Black, Hispanic, Latino voters.
New poll reveals nearly all NYers want MORE, even if it means less parking.
Support for play space was highest in the Bronx & among Black, Hispanic, Latino voters.
