NY Transportation Officials Push Highway Worker Safety Measures

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez visited Plattsburgh to advocate for enhanced roadway safety measures included in the governor’s budget, with a focus on implementing speed cameras in highway work zones. She cited evidence that such cameras can reduce vehicle speeds by nearly 30% and noted the absence of recorded injuries in monitored zones. Local officials, including Karl Weiss, echoed concerns about speeding through work areas. The proposal also seeks stronger legal protections for road workers by elevating assaults against them to felony offenses. The initiative follows a recent incident in Duane where a state trooper was struck by a vehicle, underscoring the urgency of improving safety measures for both workers and law enforcement.