Webinar: Implementing 25 mph in your community

Did you know a vehicle traveling at 30 mph is 70% more likely to kill a pedestrian or cyclist than one going 25 mph?

Join us on Tuesday Feb 4. 2025 at 4:00 pm to learn more about how your local community can join the increasing number of New York communities who are saving lives by reducing their speed limit to 25 mph. Our panel of experts - featuring engineering, legal, and political leaders - will share firsthand insights on how your community make this life-saving change happen.

Thanks to 2022 state legislation fought for by NYBC, the NYS Safe Streets Committee, and other safe streets advocates, New York cities, villages, and certain towns can reduce speed limits to 25 mph. Recent updates to the MUTCD further empower communities by encouraging the use of existing conditions and engineering judgment, when setting speed limits.

Panelists for 25 mph

Amy Cohen

After her 12-year-old son Sammy was killed in 2013 in front of her home, Amy Cohen joined with others and helped found Families for Safe Streets. Amy helped lead New York’s numerous legislative successes including lowering the speed limit, getting the nation’s largest speed safety camera program, passing legislation implementing a master plan redesigning streets, and more. Amy is a social worker and was previously an administrator of a large social service agency.

Hon. Dorcey Applyrs

Dr. Applyrs currently serves as Albany's Chief City Auditor as well as a board member for Eleanor's Legacy, Center for Women in Government and Civil Society, Local Progress, Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Park Playhouse and the Egg. Dr. Applyrs is also a member of the Albany County Board of Health. Her recent opinion piece "Commentary: Speed cameras are an important part of Albany's traffic safety plan" is available at: Albany Times Union

Matthew T. Carmody, P.E., RSP1

Matt is a Vice President in AKRF’s Traffic and Transportation group with 25 years of transportation safety experience in New York City and across New York State. He is a registered Professional Engineer in New York and is a Level 1 Road Safety Professional. He was instrumental in the Village of Mamaroneck's 25 mph Speed Limit.

Matthew Roe, Stantec

Matthew is a designer with nearly two decades of experience in people-first transportation engineering, peer leadership, and quick-build implementation. Prior to joining Stantec, Matthew was the technical lead at the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) where he led street design work across North America. There, he also served as technical editor for design guidance and co-wrote the Transit Street Design Guide, the Making Transit Count toolkit, and an edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide. He also worked for the New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and helped create their Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, which resulted in the redesign of dozens of miles of major streets. He was instrumental in the City of Schenectady's 25 mph Speed Limit.

Maxine Barasch, Esq.

Maxine Barasch is Corporation Counsel for the City of Schenectady. Maxine is a graduate of Albany Law School, and has practiced law for over 17 years. She has lived in New York’s Capital Region most of her life, and has made Schenectady her home. She was instrumental in the City of Schenectady's 25 mph Speed Limit.

You may also want to review the information on our Strive for 25 page which a recording of a similar session at the 2024 NY Bike Summit, as well as an FAQ and a list of all NYS communities who have already adopted 25 mph.

When

February 4th, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM