Public Safety and Transportation

Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Chair: Peggy Morales

Vice-Chair: Brodie Enoch

Mission Statement:

As the committee charged with the oversight and response to Public Safety concerns we endeavor to address, advocate for and respond to any concerns brought before us that affect the security of our East Harlem community.  Additionally we will monitor, assess and make recommendations in the best interest of the our community residents to ensure that transportation needs for pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists are met in a fair, convenient and responsible manner.

Street and Avenue Name Change Policies and Procedures

All applications for street/avenue name changes must be brought before the Manhattan Community Board 11 Public Safety and Transportation Committee for a vote and recommendation to our Full Board. After Full Board approval, applications are then forwarded to the respective local City Council member with a request to submit the applicatioon before Council for an offical name change.

Please see the attached document below for detailed description of the policies and procedures for street and avenue name change requests.