On May 10, Councilmembers Jimmy Van Bramer and Elizabeth Crowley, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan and local leaders unveiled new speed bumps to combat dangerous and illegal drag racing on Maurice Avenue in Maspeth. Maurice Avenue had become a raceway site for illegal drag racing in the neighborhood causing many to fear for the quality of life and safety of their community. Last November, Van Bramer, community leaders and concerned residents held a rally calling for action to be taken to combat drag racing in Maspeth, prompting a DOT review and implementation of the speed reducers on the roadway. “Ensuring our streets are safe for the entire community continues to be one of my top priorities,” Van Bramer said. “Illegal drag racing is a dangerous activity that claims far too many lives each year. I am proud to have led the grassroots efforts with residents and community leaders to provide speed bumps that will help combat drag racing and save lives on one of the most notorious roads for illegal racing. I want to thank the Department of Transportation and my fellow councilmembers for their work on this important safety measure.”