Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Enhance Highway Worker Safety is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the FY 2021 Executive Budget includes a new measure to implement the Slow Down and Look Out for Highway Workers and Pedestrians Act of 2020, also known as the SLOW Act. This measure imposes tougher criminal penalties for violent actions against highway workers and increased safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists.