NY J01647

Calls on Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim October 2026 as Pedestrian Safety Month in New York State, aligning with National Pedestrian Safety Month

Approximately 300 pedestrians are killed annually in New York State, with countless more pedestrians and cyclists injured each year

Nationally, a pedestrian is killed every 71 minutes and injured every nine minutes, with pedestrian deaths accounting for 17% of all traffic fatalities

Older adults have the highest pedestrian death rate, and disadvantaged populations face disproportionate injuries and fatalities, including children walking to school

Promotes the NHTSA's Safe System Approach, which emphasizes weekly themes: Safer People, Safer Speeds and Safer Roads, Safer Vehicles, and Post-Crash Care