CYCLISTS FOR SIEGEL

Norman Siegel for Public Advocate

If you want Norman to win,you must vote in the Democratic
Primary, Tuesday, Sept. 13

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"For too long, our city government has viewed bicycling as
a nuisance to drivers, instead of seeing it as the vital,
responsible form of transportation that it is.

"As Public Advocate, I want to make sure the city takes an
aggressive stance in promoting bicycle safety, access, and
mobility.

"One of the most important things we can do is to increase the
number of dedicated bike routes in the city, starting with major
avenues in all five boroughs. These lanes and greenways will
protect against bicycle accidents, decrease the conflict between
cars and bikes by giving each their own space, and encourage
more people to commute by bike, thereby reducing auto traffic
and road congestion.

"As Public Advocate, I hope to create a more amicable dialogue
between the city's police and bicycle advocacy groups. Our goal
should be to increase police officers' ability to enforce
existing vehicular laws that protect cyclists, and to educate
both sides about the other's concerns.

"This city has multiple options for improving the awareness and
safety of drivers and bicyclists. We can start by reinstating
the Bicycle Advisory Council to help the city adjust to the
large increase of cyclists on the streets. We can develop a
public campaign to raise awareness of road rules, among both
drivers and cyclists. These plans will work to reduce bicycle
fatalities, and we must begin to implement them now.

New York can and must become a city that is truly progressive in
terms of bicycle transportation, for the sake of our health, our
environment, our transportation efficiency, and our ability to
thrive as a diverse and dynamic city."
    -- Norman Siegel, July 25, 2005