NEW YORK (1010 WINS) – The City Council is set to vote Tuesday on a proposal to make legal what so many cyclists already do – follow pedestrian walk signals rather than traffic lights.
Riders say it will keep them safer in traffic.
Critics say it could create chaos.
Councilman Carlos Menchaca says a year-long study revealed evidence that fewer riders get hurt when cyclists follow the pedestrian signals.
A spokesperson for Mayor Bill De Blasio said he supports the bill.