Garden City Recognized for Keeping Streets Safe

AAA Northeast awarded the Village of Garden City with a Gold Award during its 52nd annual Community Traffic Safety Awards Program held this month at The Carltun in East Meadow. This is the second gold award the village has received in the last five years.

"This award is indicative of the commitment and cooperation between the Garden City Police Department, Garden City Department of Public Works and the Garden City School District in working together to make our streets safer for all residents and visitors," Police Commissioner Kenneth Jackson said.

The village was recognized for its many traffic safety initiatives, including car seat checks, educational programs in schools and for seniors as well as engineering and enforcement initiatives to promote safer roadways.

"The recognition from AAA is a testament to the commitment that Commissioner Jackson and the Garden City Police Department have to those who live and drive in Garden City,” said Trustee Stephen Makrinos. “As a member of the Board of Police Commissioners and the Traffic Commission, I see firsthand their efforts in addressing traffic issues that impact the village.”

The Traffic Safety Awards Program is a AAA club-based awards program for communities of all sizes. Awards are given to outstanding communities based on their efforts to improve local traffic safety for all modes of travel.

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