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Sponsors
7 Co-sponsors
History
- Amended on third reading 1968a
- Ordered to third reading cal.175
- Returned to assembly
- Died in senate
- Committed to rules
- 3rd reading cal.78
- Substituted for S1555
- Referred to aging
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.433
- Reported
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- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to aging
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Authorizes department of transportation to survey areas with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Ruben Diaz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A1968A
Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing the department of transportation to survey areas of the state with a high incidence of pedestrian accidents involving senior citizens
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to help ensure the safety of senior citizens.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would require the Department of Transportation. in consultation with the State Office for the Aging, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, local police agencies and any other groups deemed necessary to conduct a statewide survey to determine areas of high levels of.senior pedestrian traffic, and incidents of senior citizen-motor vehicle accidents.
The Commissioner would be required to undertake a comprehensive study of mitigating dangers to seniors in any and all areas in which the survey indicates the needs to take action. The Commissioner would be required to report to the Legislature recommendations and findings regarding this issue on or before April 1, 2012.
Existing law
None.
Justification
Walking as a means of transportation is increasing in popularity. Environmental considerations, health concerns, and increasing leisure hours are factors which promote pedestrian activity in New York State and elsewhere. All age groups participate in walking activities, but every year senior citizens have a disproportionately high representation on the list of those killed or injured in pedestrian incidents. Preventive pedestrian safety measures have been implemented outside New York State,and it is only reasonable and prudent that these measures receive scrutiny and consideration for use in New York State. This is especially appropriate with the increasing numbers of senior citizens. Demographic projections indicate a burgeoning senior population as the next century approaches, and a key to senior mobility will be the availability of safe walkways. This bill will begin the necessary first steps toward achieving this goal.
Legislative history
2009: A.1968/S.1555 Passed Assembly 2008: Veto Memo. 54
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediate.
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