Capstones
Graduation Date
Spring 5-22-2025
Grading Professor
Linda Villarosa
Subject Concentration
Urban Reporting
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
New York City Misses the Exit to Traffic Safety investigates New York City’s mounting traffic violence crisis through the lens of a devastating crash that killed a Brooklyn mother and her two daughters. It examines the city’s inconsistent enforcement of reckless driving and the failure of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program (DVAP), which aimed to reform recidivist speeders. The piece investigates the imperfections of Vision Zero, public backlash to automated enforcement, and the broader failure to prevent recidivist speeding. It also explores policy alternatives like Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), highlighting legislative efforts to revive accountability and save lives, while advocating for a cultural shift toward responsible driving.
Recommended Citation
Caffrey, Joseph, "New York City Misses the Exit to Traffic Safety" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/802
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