Requires that notice be given to the community boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority

BILL NUMBER:A11115

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring that notice be given to the community boards when there is a change in service furnished upon the rapid transit facilities or the omnibus line facilities of the New York city transit authority

Purpose or general idea of bill

To give community boards advance notice when service cuts are made in their districts. This hill would give the affected community boards more time to prepare comments in response to the cuts and inform the community on their impact.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1. Subdivision 4 of section 1205 of the public authorities law is amended to include the community board as an entity the authority is required to give thirty days written notice to when service cuts are scheduled for their district.

Justification

Under current law, the New York city transit authority is not required to give community boards notice when there is a substan- tial or general change in the levels of service provided by the authori- ty,

Reductions in transportation service can severely disrupt the lives of commuters that rely on public transportation to get to school or their place of employment. Community boards serve as a mediator between those that reside within their respective district and the various levels of city government. It is crucial that the affected community boards are given time to respond and prepare their districts for potential cuts in service.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately