Bill de Blasio, the newly inaugurated mayor of New York City, will have a lot on his plate as he begins his first year in office. One issue that is near the top of his to-do list, however, is road safety. Making sure drivers and pedestrians throughout the New York City area are protected is a problem that needs to be addressed, and the new mayor will likely make it a priority during his first few months in the position.  

The advocacy group Right of Way has led the charge for better safety conditions. Its goal, also known as Vision Zero, is to eliminate fatalities of drivers, passengers, pedestrians and bicyclists in the city within the next 10 years. 

“Achieving Vision Zero by 2024 demands decisive action starting on day one,” said Keegan Stephan, an organizer with Right of Way, as quoted by Gothamist. “There will obviously be many competing interests for de Blasio's attention when he takes office, but with people of all ages being killed in traffic across the five boroughs nearly every day, Vision Zero must remain a top priority.”

According to AutoBlog, de Blasio already has a few ideas for improving safety on the roads. Redesigning certain intersections, widening streets and sidewalks, increasing awareness and expanding slow speed zones will all likely be part of the plan. 

One large part of vehicle safety is driving a car that is functioning at a high level, with all of the little parts working as they should. Brakes, windshield wipers and everything in between need to be operating correctly, so taking a vehicle in for a tune up becomes extremely important. If your car needs a check-up, make an appointment at the Total Car Care Center at NJ State Auto.