Assembly Resolution No. 1135
BY: M. of A. Slater
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
April 20-24, 2026, as Work Zone Awareness Week in
the State of New York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official weeks that are set aside to increase awareness of the safety
and protection of our Work Zone workers; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-24, 2026, as Work Zone
Awareness Week in the State of New York, in conjunction with the
observance of National Work Zone Awareness Week; and
WHEREAS, National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is intended to
bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility
issues in work zones; and
WHEREAS, This annual spring campaign, held at the start of
construction season, encourages safe driving through highway work zones,
and encourages drivers to use extra caution in work zones; and
WHEREAS, Since 1999, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has
diligently worked with the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the American Traffic Safety
Services Association (ATSSA) to coordinate and sponsor the event; and
WHEREAS, Throughout New York State, work zone workers work alongside
traffic day and night to maintain, improve, and expand upon our roads
and highways, ensuring all who travel in New York State can get where
they need to go smoothly and safely; and
WHEREAS, During 2024, there were 450 documented work zone intrusions
on New York state roads, these intrusions resulted in four fatalities
and 161 injuries to highway workers and vehicle occupants, demonstrating
the high risk that work zone workers face everyday; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing the risk that work zone workers experience, New
York State is continually improving safety within highway work zones;
safety measures include reducing speed limits in work zones and
performing highway work at off-peak hours; and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that there be greater awareness of work
zone safety, and more must be done to increase activity at the local,
State and National levels; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 20-24, 2026, as Work
Zone Awareness Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.
