Jersey City hears residents demand more traffic safety after death of Eli Bender - Hudson County View

Jersey City’s Long Term Plan In Pedestrian Safety, The Cost Of One Six-Year-Old Life

By: Jordan Coll “Enough is enough,” echoed protestors in front of the steps of City Hall as residents, families, and members of the community convened Wednesday to honor the name of Eli Bender, a six-year-old who was fatally struck by a truck driver at a crosswalk a block away from his home–he was biking next to his father. The tragic death of Bender has become a rallying point for Jersey City’s residents and advocates demanding safer streets. D…

Jersey City hears residents demand more traffic safety after death of Eli Bender - Hudson County View

Jersey City activists and residents held a rally outside of City Hall before bringing their demands for improved traffic safety before the city council in light of the death of six-year-old Eli Bender. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View “Enough is enough!” exclaimed James Seymour, of the advocacy group Traffic Reform Warriors. “Enough is enough!” the […] The post Jersey City hears residents demand more traffic safety after death of Eli Bender ap…