Slow down or pay up: MTA to begin speed enforcement at work zones at select NYC tunnels and bridges
They say the goal is to reduce crashes and keep road workers safe.
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The MTA is launching a public awareness campaign warning motorists that in just days, the agency will activate speed cameras at active construction zones at certain bridges and tunnels throughout the city.
They say the goal is to reduce crashes and keep road workers safe.
People in Marine Park, like Melody Robles, say speeding is an issue near the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge.
“The speeding is horrible over here. There’s no way to cross the road safely over here," said Robles.
Enforcement will be at:
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge
Henry Hudson Bridge
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
Queens Midtown Tunnel
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Throgs Neck Bridge
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
The MTA says that in 2023, 900 people were killed and 40,000 were injured in work zones across the country.
The MTA says in the first phase, warnings will be issued. The second phase will start later this year and fines will be issued. Violations will start at $50 for the first offense, and $75 for the second offense, if within 18 months of the first violation. People with three or more violations will be fined $100 for each subsequent offense, if within 18 months of the first violation.
Isaiah Nesbitt says he's skeptical the enforcement will be effective.
“People are going to break the law anyways. They’re gonna do what they wanna do. But maybe it’ll discourage a couple people," said Nesbitt.
The MTA claims the program already has results statewide, with a majority of workers reporting they feel safer at sites where this is enforced.
Enforcement will begin on June 30.
